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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Metuchen takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Metuchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
$426
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Boston to Metuchen train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 49m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 26m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 14m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 58m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 14m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 58m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 14m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 58m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 14m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 58m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 14m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 58m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Metuchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston to Metuchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Metuchen via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 5h 6m.

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