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There are 4 ways to get from South Orange to Metuchen by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 31 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 31
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Metuchentrain train Nec
    1h 16m
    $5–21

  2. Drive  17.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Orange to Metuchencar car 17.4 mi
    26 min
    $3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Orange to Metuchentaxi taxi 17.4 mi
    26 min
    $70–85

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from South Orange to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Mne / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Metuchentrain train Nec
    1h 20m
    $6–29

South Orange to Metuchen by bus and train

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from South Orange to Metuchen via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 20m.

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