The average train between Metuchen and Washington takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Metuchen and Washington. The earliest departure is at 1:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Washington. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Metuchen to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
Metuchen to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Metuchen and Washington is 293 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–290 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.