The average train between Metuchen and Washington DC takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen to Washington DC. 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 DC. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Metuchen to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
Metuchen to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Metuchen and Washington DC is 293 km. The road distance is 329 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day.