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How to get fromJackson Heights to Metuchenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Metuchen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain train Nec
    1h 16m
    $5–21

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Brunswick to Metuchentrain train Nec
    2h 11m
    $20–51

  3. Drive  34.9 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson Heights to Metuchencar car 34.9 mi
    53 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Metuchentaxi taxi 34.9 mi
    53 min
    $130–170

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain train Nec
    2h 31m
    $5–22

Jackson Heights to Metuchen by train

Calendar314Weekly Trains
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 49 min.

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