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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Metuchen is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Metuchen is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Metuchen?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Metuchen via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Rochester to Metuchen?

The distance between Rochester and Metuchen is 268 miles. The road distance is 305.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Metuchen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $45 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Rochester to Metuchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Metuchen train from?

Rochester to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Metuchen?

The best way to get from Rochester to Metuchen is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 6h 32m, you could also train via Albany, which costs $70 - $200 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Rochester to Metuchen train arrive?

Rochester to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Metuchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Metuchen is 306 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Rochester to Metuchen.

Where can I stay near Metuchen?

There are 332+ hotels available in Metuchen.

Rochester to Metuchen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Metuchen by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2h 26m
$187–648
Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 12m
$41–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus Adt N813 / ...
6h 32m
$49–206
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
8h 45m
$74–191
Drive 303.8 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Metuchencar 303.8 mi
6h 1m
$56–81
Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain
3h 16m
$292–791
Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain
3h 11m
$77–374
Fly Rochester to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ROC - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 17m
$238–672
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BUF - EWR
4h 31m
$88–471
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
9h 53m
$57–125

Rochester to Metuchen by bus and train

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6h 32mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Metuchen.

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Distance: 266.4 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

United Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to Newark every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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