The average train between Short Hills and Metuchen takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Short Hills to Metuchen. 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 Short Hills and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Short Hills is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St 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 Short Hills to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Short Hills station and arriving at Metuchen station via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Short Hills to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Short Hills station.
Short Hills to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Metuchen station.
The distance between Short Hills and Metuchen is 21.9 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Short Hills to Metuchen via Newark Broad St, University Ave At Lackawanna Ave, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 24m.