The average train between South Orange and Metuchen takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from South Orange 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 South Orange and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Orange is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from South Orange station and arriving at Metuchen station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
South Orange to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Orange station.
South Orange to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Metuchen station.
The distance between South Orange and Metuchen is 24.4 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from South Orange to Metuchen via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 21m.