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Long Island to Metuchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Metuchen takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Long Island 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.

1h 17m
Duration
33 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 2 subway, train

best
  1. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 2 / ...
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain train Nec
1h 26m
$6–20

Long Island to Metuchen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Long Island and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit1h 11m • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit1h 12m • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 18m • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit1h 19m • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit3h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island 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 Long Island to Metuchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Long Island to Metuchen. However, you can take the line 2 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, then take the train to Metuchen.

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