The average train between Metuchen and Short Hills takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen to Short Hills. 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 Short Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Short Hills at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Short Hills station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Metuchen to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Short Hills station.
The distance between Metuchen and Short Hills is 21.9 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to Short Hills via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 1h 28m.