The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 2 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Metuchen, NJ on Sat, May 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Sat, May 16 the slowest trains will take 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:35 PM0h51Philadelphia, PA10:26 PMMetuchen, NJ$551One-way0 transfers
10:10 AM0h57Philadelphia, PA11:07 AMMetuchen, NJ$581One-way0 transfers
9:35 PM0h51Philadelphia, PA10:26 PMMetuchen, NJ$551One-way0 transfers
10:10 AM0h57Philadelphia, PA11:07 AMMetuchen, NJ$581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA 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 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Metuchen, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (50m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $13 (€11) 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.
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.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ trains for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Acela | 6:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h44 | 7:15 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 7:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h52 | 7:53 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 8:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h51 | 9:26 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 8:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h01 | 9:36 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 9:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h53 | 10:48 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 11:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h57 | 12:12 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 16 | |||||
![]() | 10:10 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0h57 | 11:07 AM Metuchen, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 PM Philadelphia, PA | 0h51 | 10:26 PM Metuchen, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ run on average 21 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Metuchen, NJ
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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