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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Metuchen is to bus via Rochester Bus Stop which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Metuchen is to fly and train which takes 2h 21m and costs $180 - $600.

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 44m.

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 31m and costs $45 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m 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 or bus from Rochester to Metuchen?

The best way to get from Rochester to Metuchen is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can train via Albany, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 8h 44m.

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 360+ hotels available in Metuchen.

Rochester to Metuchen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Metuchen by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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 to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Metuchentrain
2h 21m
$187–598
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus Adt N813 / ...
6h 31m
$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 44m
$80–192
Drive 303.8 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Metuchencar 303.8 mi
6h 1m
$56–81
Fly 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
$882–4,054
Fly 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 24m
$232–641
Fly 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
$198–1,039
Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 11m
$50–86
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 52m
$57–126

Rochester to Metuchen by bus and train

21Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.4 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to Newark 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Metuchen via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 8h 44m.

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