There are 4 ways to get from Metuchen to Manhattan 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 Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
55 min$2–15Line 810 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main St At Rt-27 to George St At Albany Stbus 810
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
1h 49m$17–40Drive 32.4 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Manhattancar 32.4 mi
47 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Metuchen to Manhattantaxi 32.4 mi
47 min$120–160
Metuchen to Manhattan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Manhattan is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Manhattan is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Albany St & Spring St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metuchen and arriving at New York Penn Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Metuchen and Manhattan is 27 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $2 - $15.
The train from Metuchen to Penn Station takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Metuchen to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Main St At Rt-27 station.
Metuchen to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Manhattan is to train which takes 55 min and costs $2 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 810 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $40 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Port Authority Bus Terminal via George St At Albany St and Albany St & Spring St in around 1h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Main St At Rt-27 to George St At Albany St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–6
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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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Booking & Getting There
Metuchen to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at George St At Albany St station.
Metuchen to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Manhattan is 33 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Metuchen to Manhattan.
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