How to get from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train?

From Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train

To get from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the NEC train from Metuchen station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the 72 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Broad St at James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Metuchen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Bloomfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

62min
Train - NEC
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 7272
Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
Leaves from Metuchen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metuchen
  • 2
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3714| Penn Station New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Grove Street
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at James St
    ID 17158
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Bloomfield, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ

The distance between Metuchen and Bloomfield, NJ is approximately 23.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Metuchen) and destination (Bloomfield, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Train line NEC, Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct train between Metuchen and Bloomfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ?

    The NEC train line goes from Newark Penn Station near Metuchen in Metuchen to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Bloomfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Metuchen and Bloomfield, NJ by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Metuchen to get to Bloomfield, NJ?

    Get on the NEC train from the Newark Penn Station near Metuchen in Metuchen.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Metuchen and Bloomfield, NJ?

    Get off the train at the Penn Station Light Rail Departure stop, which is closest to Bloomfield, NJ.

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