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How to get fromMetuchen to Long Island City (Station)by train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Metuchen to Long Island City (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    1h 7m
    $2–15

  2. Line 810 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St At Rt-27 to George St At Albany Stbus bus 810
    2. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2h 12m
    $17–40

  3. Drive 28.3 mi

    1. Drive from Metuchen to Long Island City (Station)car car 28.3 mi
    44 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Metuchen to Long Island City (Station)taxi taxi 28.3 mi
    44 min
    $110–140

Metuchen to Long Island City (Station) by train and foot

Calendar321Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Long Island City (Station), NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Long Island City (Station) via George St At Albany St, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 12m.

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