Train Philadelphia to Metuchen from $286 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Metuchen takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia to Metuchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 16m
Duration: 69 mi
Distance: $286
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...

1h 14m

$17–585

Philadelphia to Metuchen train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark Amtrak Station and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

6:58 AM → 8:04 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 11:58 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

6:58 AM → 8:04 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 11:58 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

6:58 AM → 8:04 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 11:58 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Metuchen? 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.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Metuchen.

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Distance: 68.5 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 53 min. Amtrak Acela also services this route 3 times a day.

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