How to get from Passaic to Perth Amboy by train?

From Passaic to Perth Amboy by train

To get from Passaic to Perth Amboy in Perth Amboy, take the MCL train from Passaic station to Secaucus station. Next, take the NJCL train from Secaucus station to Perth Amboy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The train schedule from Passaic may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Perth Amboy on the Moovit app.

74min
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Leaves from Passaic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Passaic
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station Perth Amboy
    Ride to train station
    Perth Amboy
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Passaic to Perth Amboy by bus, light rail and train

To get from Passaic to Perth Amboy you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 74 bus from Main Ave at Carlton Pl station to Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to Perth Amboy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The train schedule from Passaic may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Perth Amboy on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NJCL
Leaves from Main Ave at Carlton Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Ave at Carlton Pl
    ID 27120
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    U Branch Brook Park Station Via Union Ave Via Delawanna
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 18306
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30762
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Perth Amboy
    Ride to train station
    Perth Amboy
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Passaic to Perth Amboy

The distance between Passaic and Perth Amboy is approximately 29.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Passaic to Perth Amboy by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Perth Amboy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Passaic to Perth Amboy

To check the train schedule from Passaic to Perth Amboy using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Passaic) and destination (Perth Amboy), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Passaic to Perth Amboy by bus, light rail and train

To get from Passaic to Perth Amboy you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 74 bus from Main Ave at Carlton Pl station to Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to Perth Amboy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The train schedule from Passaic may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Perth Amboy on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NJCL
Leaves from Main Ave at Carlton Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Ave at Carlton Pl
    ID 27120
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    U Branch Brook Park Station Via Union Ave Via Delawanna
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 18306
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30762
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Perth Amboy
    Ride to train station
    Perth Amboy
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Passaic to Perth Amboy?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NJCL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Passaic to Perth Amboy?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 74, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NJCL.

  • Is there a direct train between Passaic and Perth Amboy?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Passaic to Perth Amboy?

    The MCL train line goes from Secaucus station near Passaic in Passaic to Perth Amboy station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Perth Amboy station near Perth Amboy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Passaic to Perth Amboy by train?

    The total travel time between Passaic and Perth Amboy by train is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Passaic to get to Perth Amboy?

    Get on the MCL train from the Secaucus station near Passaic in Passaic.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Passaic and Perth Amboy?

    Get off the train at the Perth Amboy station, which is closest to Perth Amboy.

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