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

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Metuchen is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albany to Metuchen is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Metuchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Metuchen?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Metuchen via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Albany to Metuchen?

The distance between Albany and Metuchen is 169 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albany to Metuchen without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Albany to Metuchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Metuchen bus from?

Albany to Metuchen bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Metuchen train from?

Albany to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Albany to Metuchen?

The best way to get from Albany to Metuchen is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $150 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Albany to Metuchen bus arrive?

Albany to Metuchen bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Albany to Metuchen train arrive?

Albany to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Albany to Metuchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Metuchen is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Albany to Metuchen.

Where can I stay near Metuchen?

There are 359+ hotels available in Metuchen.

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Metuchen by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
3h 36m
$47–107
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
4h 5m
$29–59
Drive 159 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Metuchencar 159 mi
3h 3m
$29–42
Fly, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain
4h 52m
$84–624
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
4h 35m
$47–145

Albany to Metuchen by train

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Distance: 168.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Metuchen via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany to Metuchen via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 4h 35m.

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