There are 4 ways to get from Metuchen to Perth Amboy by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 813 bus
best- Take the bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Smith St At State Stbus 813
22 min$1–6Train
- Take the train from Metuchen to Rahwaytrain Nec
- Take the train from Rahway to Perth Amboytrain Njcl
1h$5–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Metuchen to Perth Amboytaxi 6.1 mi
12 min$26–32Drive 6.1 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Perth Amboycar 6.1 mi
12 min$2
Metuchen to Perth Amboy by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Perth Amboy is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Perth Amboy is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $26 - $32.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at Smith St At State St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Perth Amboy. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Perth Amboy via Rahway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Metuchen and Perth Amboy is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Perth Amboy without a car is to line 813 bus which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $6.
The line 813 bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Smith St At State St takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Metuchen to Perth Amboy bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Main St At Rt-27 station.
Metuchen to Perth Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Perth Amboy is to line 813 bus which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $20 and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Perth Amboy, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Smith St At State St hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metuchen to Perth Amboy via Rahway in around 1h.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to Rahway
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
Train from Rahway to Perth Amboy
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Smith St At State St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–6
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $26–32
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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More Questions & Answers
Metuchen to Perth Amboy bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Smith St At State St station.
Metuchen to Perth Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rahway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Perth Amboy is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Metuchen to Perth Amboy.
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