The average train between Washington and Metuchen takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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 Washington and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark Amtrak Station and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Metuchen station via Metropark Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Washington to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington and Metuchen is 293 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 3 times a day.