The average train between Metuchen and Union Station takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen to Union Station. 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 Union Station. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Union Station at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 22m • 1 change

3h 18m • 1 change

3h 14m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

4h 1m • 1 change

3h 2m • 1 change

3h 41m • 1 change

3h 5m • 1 change

3h 16m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

3h 39m • 1 change

3h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Union Station. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Union Station station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Metuchen to Union Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
Metuchen to Union Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Metuchen and Union Station is 290.8 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day.