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Compare train for New York, NY to Metuchen, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Metuchen, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (33m by train vs 46m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, NJ Transit.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets New York, NY to Metuchen, NJ by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Metuchen, NJ
Trains from New York, NY to Metuchen, NJ run on average 22 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from New York, NY to Metuchen, NJ trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between New York, NY and Metuchen, NJ from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from New York, NY to Metuchen, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Metuchen, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Metuchen, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to Metuchen, NJ
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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