The average train between Avenel and Penn Station takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Avenel to Penn Station. 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 Avenel and Penn Station. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Avenel is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Penn Station at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Rahway and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Avenel to Penn Station? 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 Avenel to Penn Station. However, there are services departing from Avenel station and arriving at Penn Station station via Baltimore Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Avenel to Penn Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
Avenel to Penn Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
The distance between Avenel and Penn Station is 243.9 km. The road distance is 267 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day.