What is the cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Philadelphia is to train via Trenton which costs $5 - $19 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Metuchen to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct train between Metuchen and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at 30th Street Station via Metropark Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Metuchen to Philadelphia?

The distance between Metuchen and Philadelphia is 69 miles. The road distance is 63.2 miles.

How do I travel from Metuchen to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Metuchen to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $17 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Metuchen to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Metuchen to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metuchen to Philadelphia train from?

Metuchen to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.

Where does the Metuchen to Philadelphia train arrive?

Metuchen to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Metuchen to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Philadelphia is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Metuchen to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Metuchen to Philadelphia - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Metuchen to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 26m
$18–609
Train via Trenton
cheapest
1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
2h 6m
$6–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
3h 16m
$13–36
Drive 62.9 mi
1. Drive from Metuchen to Philadelphiacar 62.9 mi
1h 24m
$12–17
Train, bus via Trenton
1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
2. Take the bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal to 6Th St At Race Stbus 409
3h 28m
$9–37

Metuchen to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

165Weekly Trains

1h 26mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.5 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 51 min. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day.

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