There are 3 ways to get from Metuchen to Journal Square by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Squaretrain Path
53 min$7–16Drive 23.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Metuchen to Journal Squarecar 23.5 mi
34 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Metuchen to Journal Squaretaxi 23.5 mi
34 min$90–120
Metuchen to Journal Square by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Journal Square is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Journal Square is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Journal Square via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Metuchen and Journal Square is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Journal Square without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $17.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Metuchen to Journal Square, including transfers.
Metuchen to Journal Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Journal Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Journal Square is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Metuchen to Journal Square.
There are 3677+ hotels available in Journal Square.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Journal Square, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Metuchen to Journal Square via Newark Penn Station and Journal Square in around 53 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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