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How to get fromMetuchen to Jersey Cityby train, car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
    41 min
    $2–14

  2. Drive 22.7 mi

    1. Drive from Metuchen to Jersey Citycar car 22.7 mi
    32 min
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Avebus bus 1
    1h 11m
    $4–17

Metuchen to Jersey City by train

Calendar294Weekly Trains
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.2 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Metuchen to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 41 min.

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