There are 6 ways to get from State College to Metuchen by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421
6h 16m$42–86Drive 218.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Metuchencar 218.2 mi
4h 15m$40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
6h 22m$46–112Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SCE - EWR
5h 34m$70–295Bus via State College Regional Airport (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2640
7h 11m$46–80Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 56m$74–384
State College to Metuchen by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Metuchen is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Metuchen is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between State College and Metuchen is 263 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Metuchen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from State College to Metuchen, including transfers.
The best way to get from State College to Metuchen is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $300 and takes 5h 34m.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Metuchen is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from State College to Metuchen.
There are 364+ hotels available in Metuchen.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from State College Bus Station to Newark Penn Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from State College Regional Airport to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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