There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Metuchen by train, 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- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
49 min$3–17Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
1h 15m$18–44Drive 31.1 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Metuchencar 31.1 mi
49 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Metuchentaxi 31.1 mi
49 min$120–150
Manhattan to Metuchen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Metuchen is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Metuchen is to train which takes 49 min and costs $3 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Metuchen. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Metuchen is 27 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Metuchen without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $3 - $17.
The train from Penn Station to Metuchen takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Manhattan to Metuchen bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Metuchen is to train which takes 49 min and costs $3 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $45 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–17 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St hourly. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to Metuchen bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Albany St & Spring St station.
Manhattan to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Metuchen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Metuchen is 31 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Manhattan to Metuchen.
There are 341+ hotels available in Metuchen.