There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Metuchen by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Metuchentrain
2h 15m$506–1,626Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
5h 25m$34–68Train
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
5h 7m$56–729Drive 236.5 mi
- Drive from Boston to Metuchencar 236.5 mi
4h 37m$44–63Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain
3h 9m$62–420Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain
2h 59m$221–1,038Bus
- Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
6h 20m$57–152
Boston to Metuchen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Metuchen is to bus and train which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Metuchen is to fly and train which takes 2h 15m and costs $500 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Metuchen via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Boston and Metuchen is 218 miles. The road distance is 237.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Metuchen without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $55 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Boston to Metuchen, including transfers.
Boston to Metuchen bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.
Boston to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Metuchen is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Metuchen via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Metuchen via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
Train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Metuchen bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Boston to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Metuchen is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Boston to Metuchen.
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