The average train between Metuchen and Albany takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen to Albany. 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 and Albany. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Albany. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Albany station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Metuchen to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Metuchen and Albany is 239.9 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 21m.