The average train between Metuchen and Journal Square takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Metuchen to Journal Square. 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 Metuchen and Journal Square. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Journal Square at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 23m • 1 change

1h 25m • 1 change

1h 25m • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Journal Square station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Metuchen to Journal Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Journal Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Journal Square station.
The distance between Metuchen and Journal Square is 33 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to Journal Square via Newark Penn Station and Journal Square in around 54 min.