The average train between Rutherford and Elizabeth takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rutherford to Elizabeth. 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 Rutherford and Elizabeth. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherford is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Elizabeth at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rutherford to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Rutherford station and arriving at Elizabeth station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Rutherford to Elizabeth train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rutherford station.
Rutherford to Elizabeth train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Elizabeth station.
The distance between Rutherford and Elizabeth is 20.1 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Rutherford to Elizabeth via Secaucus Upper Level in around 47 min.