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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Metuchen is to train via Trenton which costs $4 - $19 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Metuchen is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $17 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Metuchen?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Metuchen via Metropark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Metuchen?

The distance between Philadelphia and Metuchen is 69 miles. The road distance is 62.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Metuchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $17 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Philadelphia to Metuchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Metuchen train from?

Philadelphia to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Metuchen train arrive?

Philadelphia to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Metuchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Metuchen is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Philadelphia to Metuchen.

Where can I stay near Metuchen?

There are 346+ hotels available in Metuchen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Metuchen by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
1h 14m
$17–585
Train via Trenton
cheapest
1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Trentontrain Tre
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
1h 57m
$5–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
2h 38m
$12–37
Drive 62.6 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Metuchencar 62.6 mi
1h 23m
$12–17
Bus, train via Trenton
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
3h 33m
$9–37

Philadelphia to Metuchen by train (Amtrak)

132Weekly Trains

1h 14mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.5 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 53 min. Amtrak Acela also services this route 3 times a day.

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