The average train between Metuchen and Perth Amboy takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. There is an hourly train service from Metuchen to Perth Amboy. 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 Perth Amboy. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Perth Amboy at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Perth Amboy. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Perth Amboy station via Rahway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Metuchen to Perth Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Perth Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Perth Amboy station.
The distance between Metuchen and Perth Amboy is 9.2 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to Perth Amboy via Rahway in around 57 min.