The average train between Metuchen and Ocean Grove takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen to Ocean Grove. 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 Metuchen and Ocean Grove. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Ocean Grove at 2:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Rahway and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Metuchen to Ocean Grove? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Ocean Grove. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Ocean Grove station via Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Metuchen to Ocean Grove train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rahway station.
Metuchen to Ocean Grove train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
The distance between Metuchen and Ocean Grove is 47.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Rahway to Long Branch hourly. Tickets cost $2–16 and the journey takes 1h 1m.