The average train between Melrose and New Jersey takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Melrose to New Jersey. 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 every 2 hours between Melrose and New Jersey. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose is at 10:38 PM which arrives into New Jersey at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Oak Grove and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Melrose to New Jersey. However, there are services departing from Melrose station and arriving at New Jersey station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Melrose to New Jersey train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Melrose to New Jersey train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Melrose and New Jersey is 384.7 km. The road distance is 401 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.