There are 4 ways to get from Central Park to Metuchen by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus M7
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
1h 45m$5–22Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 80 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
2h 22m$20–52Drive 30.2 mi
- Drive from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Metuchencar 30.2 mi
47 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Metuchentaxi 30.2 mi
47 min$120–150
Central Park to Metuchen by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Metuchen is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Central Park to Metuchen is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Park to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Columbus Av/W 80 St and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Central Park and Metuchen is 31 miles. The road distance is 30.4 miles.
The best way to get from Central Park to Metuchen without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 45m and costs $5 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Central Park to Metuchen, including transfers.
Central Park to Metuchen bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 80 St station.
Central Park to Metuchen bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 40 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Park to Metuchen is 30 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Central Park to Metuchen.
There are 358+ hotels available in Metuchen.
What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Central Park to Metuchen via Columbus Av/W 80 St, 9 Av/W 40 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Columbus Av/W 80 St to 9 Av/W 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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