There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen by train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Trenton
best- Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Air
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
2h 8m$15–41Train via Suburban Station
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
2h 51m$8–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Metuchen71.4 mi
1h 35mDrive 71.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchencar 71.4 mi
1h 35m$13–19Train
- Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Air
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2h 11m$20–612
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen is to train via Suburban Station which costs $7 - $22 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Metuchen via 30th Street Station and Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Metuchen is 71 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen without a car is to train via Trenton which takes 2h 8m and costs $14 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Airport Terminal A station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Metuchen.
There are 360+ hotels available in Metuchen.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Metuchen via 30th Street Station, Trenton, and Trenton Transit Center in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Metuchen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.