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 NC 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 6 min.

66min
Train - NC
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 7272
Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
Leaves from Metuchen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metuchen
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3828| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at James St
    ID 17158
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Bloomfield, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ in Bloomfield, take the NC train from Metuchen station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the 72 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Broad St at James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - NC
Bus - 7272
Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
Leaves from Metuchen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metuchen
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3714| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at James St
    ID 17158
    34 min
  • 7
    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 23.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 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.

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From Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ in Bloomfield, take the NC train from Metuchen station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the 72 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Broad St at James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - NC
Bus - 7272
Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
Leaves from Metuchen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metuchen
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3714| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at James St
    ID 17158
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Bloomfield, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Train line NC, Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 72.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Metuchen to Bloomfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Train line NC, 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 6 min.

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

    The NC train line goes from #3828| New York Penn Station station near Metuchen in Metuchen to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Newark Penn Station 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 6 min.

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

    Get on the NC train from the #3828| New York Penn Station 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 Newark Penn Station stop, which is closest to Bloomfield, NJ.

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