The average train between Hartford and Metuchen takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartford 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 every 3 hours between Hartford and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hartford is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartford to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Hartford station and arriving at Metuchen station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Hartford to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
Hartford to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Metuchen station.
The distance between Hartford and Metuchen is 195.3 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Metuchen via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 4h 5m.