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How to get fromJersey City to Metuchenby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Metuchen by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Metuchentrain train Nec
    40 min
    $3–16

  2. Drive  22.7 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Metuchencar car 22.7 mi
    32 min
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Metuchentaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    32 min
    $90–110

  4. Line 1 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Metuchentrain train Nec
    1h 13m
    $6–21

Jersey City to Metuchen by train

Calendar298Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.2 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Metuchen every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–16 and the journey takes 40 min.

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