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How to get fromMetuchen to Short Hillsby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Metuchen to Short Hills by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train via Newark Broad St

    best
    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Short Hillstrain train Mneg / ...
    1h 28m
    $6–27

  2. Drive 17.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Metuchen to Short Hillscar car 17.2 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 819 bus, line 986 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 819
    2. Take the bus from Plainfield Rail Station to Maple St At Broad St#bus bus 986
    2h 41m
    $6–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Metuchen to Short Hillstaxi taxi 17.2 mi
    28 min
    $100–130

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Short Hillstrain train Mne / ...
    1h 50m
    $5–25

Metuchen to Short Hills by train and bus

Calendar295Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Short Hills, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Metuchen to Short Hills via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Short Hills via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, Plainfield Rail Station, Maple St At Broad St#, and Summit in around 2h 41m.

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