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

The cheapest way to get from Queens to Metuchen is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Queens to Metuchen is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct train between Queens and Metuchen?

No, there is no direct train from Queens to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Metuchen via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Queens to Metuchen?

The distance between Queens and Metuchen is 39 miles. The road distance is 35.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Queens to Metuchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $6 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Queens to Metuchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Queens to Metuchen train from?

Queens to Metuchen train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.

Where does the Queens to Metuchen train arrive?

Queens to Metuchen train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Queens to Metuchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Metuchen is 35 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Queens to Metuchen.

Where can I stay near Metuchen?

There are 364+ hotels available in Metuchen.

Queens to Metuchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Queens to Metuchen by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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
1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
1h 23m
$7–24
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Av to Madison Av / E 34 Stbus Bm5 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
2h 5m
$5–22
Drive 35.1 mi
1. Drive from Queens to Metuchencar 35.1 mi
53 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Queens to Metuchentaxi 35.1 mi
53 min
$180–230
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from 104 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
2h 2m
$5–18

Queens to Metuchen by train

316Weekly Trains

1h 23mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Queens to Metuchen.

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Jamaica to Metuchen via New York Penn Station in around 1h 23m.

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