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How to get from 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the Q43 bus from Hillside Av/Edgerton Blvd station to Archer Av/Sutphin Pl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH 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 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $22.90.

91min$22.90
Bus - Q43Q43
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - NC
Leaves from Hillside Av/Edgerton Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    178 St / Hillside
  • 2
    Bus - Q43Q43
    Wait for bus
    Q43
    Jamaica LIRR Station Via Hillside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Pl
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCHPORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3813| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway and train

To get from 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the F subway from Jamaica-179 St station to Forest Hills-71 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH 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 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $21.40.

100min$21.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - NC
Leaves from Jamaica-179 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jamaica-179 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forest Hills
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCHPORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3813| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    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 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ

The distance between 178 St / Hillside, Metuchen, Nj and Metuchen, NJ, Metuchen, Nj is approximately 40.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Metuchen, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 178 St / Hillside

178 St / Hillside is located at 178 St / Hillside, Metuchen, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Hillside Av/Edgerton Blvd.

Subway stations close to 178 St / Hillside:

  • Jamaica-179 St
  • Parsons Blvd
  • 169 St

Train stations close to 178 St / Hillside:

  • Hollis
  • Hillside Facility

Bus stations close to 178 St / Hillside:

  • Hillside Av/Edgerton Blvd
  • Hillside Av/178 St
  • 179 St / Hillside

Public transit stations close to Metuchen, NJ, Metuchen, Nj

Metuchen, NJ is located at Metuchen, NJ, Metuchen, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Main St at Woodbridge Ave, Rail Station.

Train stations close to Metuchen, NJ:

  • Metuchen
  • Metropark Amtrak Station
  • Edison

Bus stations close to Metuchen, NJ:

  • Main St at Woodbridge Ave, Rail Station
  • Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta
  • New St at Main St

By subway and train

To get from 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the F subway from Jamaica-179 St station to Forest Hills-71 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH 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 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $21.40.

100min$21.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - NC
Leaves from Jamaica-179 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jamaica-179 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forest Hills
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCHPORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3813| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    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 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line Q43, Bus line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between 178 St / Hillside and Metuchen, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ?

    The Q43 bus line goes from Jamaica LIRR Station Via Hillside station near 178 St / Hillside in Queens to Archer Av/Sutphin Pl station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Archer Av/Sutphin Pl station near Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 178 St / Hillside in Queens and Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 178 St / Hillside to get to Metuchen, NJ?

    Get on the Q43 bus from the Jamaica LIRR Station Via Hillside stop near 178 St / Hillside in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 178 St / Hillside and Metuchen, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the Archer Av/Sutphin Pl station, which is closest to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj.

  • How much is the bus fare from 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ?

    The ride from 178 St / Hillside to Metuchen, NJ costs $22.90.

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