There are 6 ways to get from Metuchen to Hartford by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via New Haven
best- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 54m$18–815Train, bus
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 4m$24–50Drive 135.8 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Hartfordcar 135.8 mi
2h 54m$25–36Train, fly
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane JFK - BDL
4h 23m$57–348Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 7m$22–259Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus New York
5h 34m$45–100
Metuchen to Hartford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Hartford is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Hartford is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at Hartford Union Station via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Metuchen and Hartford is 140 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Hartford without a car is to train via New Haven which takes 4h 54m and costs $17 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Metuchen to Hartford, including transfers.
Metuchen to Hartford bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Metuchen to Hartford train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Hartford is to train via New Haven which takes 4h 54m and costs $17 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Metuchen to Hartford Amtrak Station via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New Haven in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Hartford Union Station via George St At Albany St, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 34m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $19–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $28–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $15–45
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Metuchen to Hartford bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Metuchen to Hartford train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Hartford is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Metuchen to Hartford.
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