The average train between Rutherford and Metuchen takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rutherford 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.
Trains run hourly between Rutherford and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Rutherford is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 17m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rutherford 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rutherford to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Rutherford station and arriving at Metuchen station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Rutherford to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rutherford station.
Rutherford to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Metuchen station.
The distance between Rutherford and Metuchen is 38.2 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Rutherford to Metuchen via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 6m.