The average train between Long Island and Metuchen takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Long Island 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 30 minutes between Long Island and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 13m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Metuchen station via Metuchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Long Island to Metuchen train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
Long Island to Metuchen train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Metuchen station.
The distance between Long Island and Metuchen is 113.5 km. The road distance is 49 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 49 min.