The average train between East Rutherford and Metuchen takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is an hourly train service from East Rutherford 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.
Trains run hourly between East Rutherford and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Rutherford is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from East Rutherford to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from East Rutherford station and arriving at Metuchen station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
East Rutherford to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rutherford station.
East Rutherford to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Metuchen station.
The distance between East Rutherford and Metuchen is 39.4 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Rutherford to Metuchen via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 7m.