There are 4 ways to get from Metuchen to Wilmington by train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h$24–609Train via Trenton #2
cheapest- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
3h 48m$9–22Drive 90.7 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Wilmingtoncar 90.7 mi
1h 59m$17–24Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 12m$21–56
Metuchen to Wilmington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Wilmington is to train via Trenton which costs $8 - $22 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Wilmington is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Wilmington. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Wilmington via Metropark Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Metuchen and Wilmington is 95 miles. The road distance is 91.2 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Wilmington without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Metuchen to Wilmington, including transfers.
Metuchen to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
Metuchen to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Wilmington is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Metuchen to Wilmington.
There are 178+ hotels available in Wilmington.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Wilmington, DE, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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