How to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train?

From Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to Metuchen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The subway and train schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Metuchen, NJ on the Moovit app.

61min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train via C and NC

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Metuchen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The subway and train schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Metuchen, NJ on the Moovit app.

73min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Train - NC
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ

The distance between Central Park West/W 81 St and Metuchen, NJ is approximately 32.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Metuchen – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ

To check the subway and train schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Park West/W 81 St) and destination (Metuchen, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway 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 subway and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train via C and NC

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Metuchen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The subway and train schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Metuchen, NJ on the Moovit app.

73min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Train - NC
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Subway line C, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Subway line C, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Park West/W 81 St and Metuchen, NJ?

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

  • Which subway line goes from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ?

    The C subway line goes from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station near Central Park West/W 81 St in Manhattan to Euclid Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Euclid Av station near Metuchen, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Park West/W 81 St to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Central Park West/W 81 St and Metuchen, NJ by subway and train is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Park West/W 81 St to get to Metuchen, NJ?

    Get on the C subway from the 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station near Central Park West/W 81 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central Park West/W 81 St and Metuchen, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Euclid Av station, which is closest to Metuchen, NJ.

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