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Fairfield to Metuchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Fairfield and Metuchen takes 2h 45m 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 45m
Duration
79 mi
Distance
$39
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 3m
$21–48

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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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

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.

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  • Distance: 78.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

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 3m.

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