How to get from Metuchen to Hoboken by train?

From Metuchen to Hoboken by train

To get from Metuchen to Hoboken in Hoboken, take the NC train from Metuchen station to Secaucus station. Next, take the PJL train from Secaucus station to Hoboken Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Train - NC
Train - PJL
Leaves from Metuchen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metuchen
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7816| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - PJLPJL
    Wait for train
    PJL
    #0072| Hoboken
  • 5
    Ride to train station Hoboken Terminal
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Metuchen to Hoboken by train via NC and BLU

To get from Metuchen to Hoboken in Hoboken, take the NC train from Metuchen station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the BLU train from 33rd Street station to Hoboken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Train - NC
Train - BLU
Leaves from Metuchen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metuchen
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7816| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BLU
    Wait for train
    BLU
    Hoboken - 33rd Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station Hoboken
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken
    ID HOB
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metuchen to Hoboken

The distance between Metuchen, Hoboken and Hoboken, Hoboken is approximately 25.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metuchen to Hoboken by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hoboken – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Metuchen to Hoboken by train via NC and BLU

To get from Metuchen to Hoboken in Hoboken, take the NC train from Metuchen station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the BLU train from 33rd Street station to Hoboken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Train - NC
Train - BLU
Leaves from Metuchen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metuchen
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7816| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BLU
    Wait for train
    BLU
    Hoboken - 33rd Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station Hoboken
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken
    ID HOB
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metuchen to Hoboken?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line PJL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Metuchen to Hoboken?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line BLU.

  • Is there a direct train between Metuchen and Hoboken?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Metuchen to Hoboken?

    The NC train line goes from #7816| New York Penn Station station near Metuchen in Metuchen to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Secaucus station near Hoboken in Hoboken.

  • How long does it take to travel from Metuchen to Hoboken by train?

    The total travel time between Metuchen in Metuchen and Hoboken in Hoboken by train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Metuchen to get to Hoboken?

    Get on the NC train from the #7816| New York Penn Station station near Metuchen in Metuchen.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Metuchen and Hoboken?

    Get off the train at the Secaucus station, which is closest to Hoboken in Hoboken.

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