There are 3 ways to get from Fords to Saint James by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain Port Jefferson Branch
3h 55m$16–50Drive 73.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fords to Saint Jamescar 73.3 mi
1h 47m$14–20Train via Metropark Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain Port Jefferson Branch
4h 7m$20–586
Fords to Saint James by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fords to Saint James is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Fords to Saint James is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Fords to Saint James. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at St. James via New York Penn Station and Huntington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Fords and Saint James is 82 miles. The road distance is 73.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fords to Saint James without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Fords to Saint James, including transfers.
Fords to Saint James train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Fords to Saint James train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fords to Saint James is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Fords to Saint James.
There are 78+ hotels available in Saint James.
What companies run services between Fords, NJ, USA and Saint James, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from New Brunswick Ave At Corrielle St to St. James via Main St At Woodbridge Ave, Rail Station, Metuchen, New York Penn Station, and Huntington in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Huntington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–15
- Peak
- $16–23
Train from New York Penn Station to Huntington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–15
- Peak
- $16–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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