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How to get fromSouth Orange to Metuchenby bus, train, taxi, or car

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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

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    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 17m
    $3–18

  2. Taxi

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

  3. Drive 17.4 mi

    1. Drive from South Orange to Metuchencar car 17.4 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  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 21m
    $5–25

South Orange to Metuchen by bus and train

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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 21m.

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