How to get from Time Square to Metuchen by bus and train?

Time Square to Metuchen - Bus Schedule

The UPL-EB bus from Time Square to Metuchen runs from 5:50 AM to 8:55 PM, with departures every 1 hr 5 min-4 hr. The trip takes about 3 hr 10 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Time Square to Metuchen by bus and train

To get from Time Square to Metuchen in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the UPL-EB bus from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station to Poughkeepsie Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EMPIRE SERVICE train and finally take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Metuchen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Time Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Metuchen on the Moovit app.

190min
Walk to bus station
Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Train - NC
Walk to Metuchen
Leaves from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-EB
    Upl_2025
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poughkeepsie Train Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3837| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to Metuchen
    Walk to
    Metuchen
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Time Square to Metuchen by bus and train via UPL-WB, PHK 713 and NC

To get from Time Square to Metuchen in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the UPL-WB bus from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station to New Paltz Trailways station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PHK 713 bus and finally take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Metuchen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Time Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Metuchen on the Moovit app.

227min
Walk to bus station
Bus - UPL-WBUPL-WB
Bus - PHK 713PHK 713
Train - NC
Walk to Metuchen
Leaves from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - UPL-WBUPL-WB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-WB
    Upl 2025
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Paltz Trailways
    ID 152
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Paltz
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PHK 713PHK 713
    Wait for bus
    PHK 713
    New York (P.A.B.T.)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York (P.A.B.T.)
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3837| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Metuchen
    Walk to
    Metuchen
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Time Square to Metuchen

The distance between Time Square, New York - New Jersey and Metuchen, New York - New Jersey is approximately 109.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Time Square to Metuchen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Time Square to Metuchen

To check the bus and train schedule from Time Square to Metuchen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Time Square) and destination (Metuchen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Time Square to Metuchen by bus and train via UPL-WB, PHK 713 and NC

To get from Time Square to Metuchen in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the UPL-WB bus from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station to New Paltz Trailways station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PHK 713 bus and finally take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Metuchen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Time Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Metuchen on the Moovit app.

227min
Walk to bus station
Bus - UPL-WBUPL-WB
Bus - PHK 713PHK 713
Train - NC
Walk to Metuchen
Leaves from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - UPL-WBUPL-WB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-WB
    Upl 2025
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Paltz Trailways
    ID 152
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Paltz
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PHK 713PHK 713
    Wait for bus
    PHK 713
    New York (P.A.B.T.)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New York (P.A.B.T.)
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3837| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Metuchen
    Walk to
    Metuchen
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Time Square to Metuchen?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line UPL-EB, Train line EMPIRE SERVICE, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Time Square to Metuchen?

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Bus line UPL-WB, Bus line PHK 713, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Time Square and Metuchen?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Time Square to Metuchen?

    The UPL-EB bus line goes from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station near Time Square in Lloyd to Poughkeepsie Train Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Poughkeepsie Train Station near Metuchen in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Time Square to Metuchen by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Time Square in Lloyd and Metuchen in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 3 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Time Square to get to Metuchen?

    Get on the UPL-EB bus from the Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 stop near Time Square in Lloyd.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Time Square and Metuchen?

    Get off the bus at the Poughkeepsie Train Station, which is closest to Metuchen in New York - New Jersey.

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