Metuchen to New York Penn Station: Train Schedule and Trip Guide

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Take an NJ Transit Northeast Corridor train toward New York from Metuchen. On weekdays 46 trains run straight through to New York Penn Station, the first at 4:22 AM and the last at 1:28 AM (after midnight); the ride takes 50 min on a typical train and 41 min on the fastest. Weekends have 33 on Saturdays and 33 on Sundays.

Next scheduled departures

• Wed, Nov 4 · 8:24 PM #3874 · Northeast Corridor · arrives 9:12 PM
• Wed, Nov 4 · 8:48 PM #3880 · Northeast Corridor · arrives 9:43 PM
• Wed, Nov 4 · 9:43 PM #3882 · Northeast Corridor · arrives 10:38 PM
• Wed, Nov 4 · 10:33 PM #3886 · Northeast Corridor · arrives 11:31 PM
• Wed, Nov 4 · 11:44 PM #3888 · Northeast Corridor · arrives 12:39 AM

Scheduled times as of 8:23 PM ET, Wed, Nov 4 — may not be real time.

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This trip at a glance

• Between 6:00–9:30 AM on weekdays there are 12 trains, about one every 16 min.
• The longest weekday wait between 7 AM and 9 PM is 48 min, after the 5:07 PM train.
• 23 weekday trains make noticeably fewer stops, usually saving about 6 min on a typical run.

How to get there

1. Go to Metuchen station and wait on the platform for trains toward New York.
2. Board an NJ Transit Northeast Corridor train whose destination is New York Penn Station — not every train from Metuchen goes there, so check the sign on the train or the station display.
3. Ride 50 min; New York Penn Station is the last stop.
4. Tickets: buy before you board, from a ticket machine or NJ Transit’s mobile app; fares, parking and accessibility details are on NJ Transit’s own website.

Arriving at New York Penn Station

NJ Transit trains stop at Penn Station’s platforms underneath 7th and 8th Avenues, between 31st and 33rd Streets. Stairs and escalators lead up to the station concourses, with exits to the street and to the subway, and west to Moynihan Train Hall across 8th Avenue.

Timetable

Direct NJ Transit trains only. “Fewer stops” marks trains that make noticeably fewer stops than usual between Metuchen and New York.

Weekdays as scheduled for Wed, Nov 4

Saturdays as scheduled for Sat, Nov 21

Sundays as scheduled for Sun, Nov 22

Nearby stations

• Metropark to NY Penn — 46 weekday trains, fastest 36 min
• Edison to NY Penn — 46 weekday trains, fastest 46 min
• Woodbridge to NY Penn — 28 weekday trains, fastest 38 min

Common questions

How long is the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station?

About 50 min on a typical weekday train; the fastest scheduled run takes 41 min.

When is the first and last train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station?

On weekdays the first direct train leaves at 4:22 AM and the last at 1:28 AM (after midnight).

How many trains a day go from Metuchen to New York Penn Station?

46 direct trains on a weekday, and 33 on Saturdays and 33 on Sundays.

Related

• New York Penn to Metuchen
• Metuchen station: all trains
• NJ Transit track prediction at Penn
• All stations

Schedule and live data obtained from NJ Transit and redistributed by NJTracker. Times may not be real time — always check the station displays. Not affiliated with or licensed by NJ Transit or Amtrak. (timetable received September 20, 2026, runs through March 13, 2027)