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Fairfield to Metuchen trains

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The average train between Fairfield and Metuchen takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Fairfield 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.

2h 46m
Duration
79 mi
Distance
$37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain train Nec
3h 5m
$20–46

Fairfield to Metuchen train times

Trains run hourly between Fairfield and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fairfield is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fairfield 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 Fairfield to Metuchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Fairfield to Metuchen via Grand Central Terminal, 5 Av/W 41 St, 7 Av/ W 36 St, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 5m.

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