What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Metuchen?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Metuchen is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Metuchen?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Metuchen is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Metuchen?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Metuchen via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Long Island to Metuchen?

The distance between Long Island and Metuchen is 30 miles. The road distance is 28.1 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Metuchen without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Metuchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $4 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Metuchen?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Long Island to Metuchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Metuchen train from?

Long Island to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.

Where does the Long Island to Metuchen train arrive?

Long Island to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Metuchen station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Metuchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Metuchen is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Long Island to Metuchen.

Where can I stay near Metuchen?

There are 283+ hotels available in Metuchen.

Long Island to Metuchen - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Metuchen by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
1h 23m
$5–18
Subway, bus, train
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway M / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus
3. Take the train from New Brunswick to Metuchentrain Nec
2h 8m
$33–48
Drive 28 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Metuchencar 28 mi
42 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Metuchentaxi 28 mi
42 min
$120–160

Long Island to Metuchen by subway, foot, and train

304Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Long Island to Metuchen.

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Distance: 30.3 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 49 min.

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