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Trip Overview

The average bus between New Providence and Metuchen takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 1h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Providence to Metuchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 54m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$9
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 986 bus, line 819 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Central Ave At South St# to Plainfield Rail Stationbus bus 986
  2. Take the bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Main St At Rt-27bus bus 819
2h 10m
$6–15

New Providence to Metuchen bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between New Providence and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Providence is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Plainfield Rail Station and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 14m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 3m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Providence to Metuchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from New Providence to Metuchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between New Providence, NJ, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Central Ave At South St# to Main St At Rt-27 via Plainfield Rail Station and Park Ave At Depot Place in around 2h 10m.

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