How to get from Metuchen to Hoboken by train?

From Metuchen to Hoboken by train

To get from Metuchen to Hoboken you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Metuchen station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the PJL train from Secaucus station to Hoboken Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Train - NC
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
    #3828| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3926| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - PJLPJL
    Wait for train
    PJL
    #0054| Hoboken
  • 7
    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, NJCL and MCL

To get from Metuchen to Hoboken you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Metuchen station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Hoboken Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Train - NC
Train - NJCL
Train - MCL
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
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3506| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| Hoboken
  • 7
    Ride to train station Hoboken Terminal
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metuchen to Hoboken

The distance between Metuchen and Hoboken is approximately 25.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 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, NJCL and MCL

To get from Metuchen to Hoboken you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Metuchen station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Hoboken Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Train - NC
Train - NJCL
Train - MCL
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
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3506| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| Hoboken
  • 7
    Ride to train station Hoboken Terminal
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line NC, Train line PJL.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line NJCL, Train line MCL.

  • Is there a direct train between Metuchen and Hoboken?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Metuchen to Hoboken?

    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 train line till Newark Penn Station station near Hoboken.

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

    The total travel time between Metuchen and Hoboken by train is about 55 min.

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

    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 Hoboken?

    Get off the train at the Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to Hoboken.

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