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The average train between Metuchen and Washington takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 32m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
$394
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
3h 31m
$48–709

Metuchen to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Metuchen and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak7h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 22m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 18m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 14m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 46m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela2h 46m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 25m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 22m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela2h 54m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 38m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 22m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela2h 54m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 202.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day.

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