The average train between Washington and Metuchen takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Washington and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 1:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Metropark Amtrak Station and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 6m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

3h 2m • 1 change

3h 4m • 1 change
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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 10m.
Washington to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington and Metuchen is 293 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–290 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.