The average train between Metuchen and East Orange takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Metuchen to East Orange. 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 30 minutes between Metuchen and East Orange. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into East Orange at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

46 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Metuchen to East Orange? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to East Orange. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at East Orange station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Metuchen to East Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to East Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Metuchen and East Orange is 28.3 km. The road distance is 32 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 34 min.