There are 5 ways to get from Harrisburg to Metuchen by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train via Trenton
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to Trentontrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
3h 30m$43–102Drive 145.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrisburg to Metuchencar 145.9 mi
2h 48m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
5h 17m$30–66Fly, train
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 54m$61–964Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 36m$48–675
Harrisburg to Metuchen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg to Metuchen is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg to Metuchen is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg station to Metuchen station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Metuchen via Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Harrisburg and Metuchen is 166 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to Metuchen without a car is to train via Trenton which takes 3h 30m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Harrisburg to Metuchen, including transfers.
Harrisburg to Metuchen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to Metuchen is to train via Trenton which takes 3h 30m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $70 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Harrisburg to Metuchen via Trenton and Trenton Transit Center in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Harrisburg to Metuchen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Harrisburg to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg to Metuchen is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Harrisburg to Metuchen.
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