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Metuchen to Fairfield trains

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The average train between Metuchen and Fairfield takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen to Fairfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 41m
Duration
79 mi
Distance
$39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Fairfieldtrain train New Haven
2h 51m
$20–48

Metuchen to Fairfield train times

Trains run hourly between Metuchen and Fairfield. The earliest departure is at 1:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Fairfield at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 34m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 49m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 37m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 36m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Metuchen to Fairfield? 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 Metuchen to Fairfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Fairfield, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Metuchen to Fairfield via Penn Station, Madison Av/E 34 St, Madison Av/E 42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 51m.

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