The average train between Metuchen Station and Plainfield takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Metuchen Station to Plainfield. 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 hourly between Metuchen Station and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen Station is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen Station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Metuchen Station station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Metuchen Station to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen Station to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Metuchen Station and Plainfield is 11.1 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 39m.