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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Metuchen takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston 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.

5h 7m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
$424
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain train Nec
5h 6m
$56–729

Boston to Metuchen train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 49m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 26m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 59m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 4m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 51m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 25m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 18m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 58m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 18m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 58m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Metuchen? 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.

Map of how to get from Boston to Metuchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Metuchen via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 5h 6m.

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