How to get from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ by bus and train?

From Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ by bus and train

To get from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the N4X bus from Central Av / Merrick station to Columbus Dr / Merrick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON 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 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrick Rd / Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Metuchen, NJ on the Moovit app.

104min
Walk to bus station
Bus - N4XN4X
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - NC
Leaves from Central Av / Merrick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av / Merrick
    ID 6494
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - N4XN4X
    Wait for bus
    N4X
    Freeport Exp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbus Dr / Merrick
    ID 3541
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lynbrook
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ by bus and train via N4, BABYLON BRANCH and NC

To get from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the N4 bus from Central Av / Merrick station to Columbus Dr / Merrick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON 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 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrick Rd / Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Metuchen, NJ on the Moovit app.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - N4N4
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - NC
Leaves from Central Av / Merrick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av / Merrick
    ID 6494
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - N4N4
    Wait for bus
    N4
    Freeport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbus Dr / Merrick
    ID 3541
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lynbrook
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ

The distance between Merrick Rd / Central and Metuchen, NJ is approximately 48.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Metuchen – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merrick Rd / Central) and destination (Metuchen, NJ), 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.

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Alternative route from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ by bus and train via N4, BABYLON BRANCH and NC

To get from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the N4 bus from Central Av / Merrick station to Columbus Dr / Merrick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON 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 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrick Rd / Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Metuchen, NJ on the Moovit app.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - N4N4
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - NC
Leaves from Central Av / Merrick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av / Merrick
    ID 6494
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - N4N4
    Wait for bus
    N4
    Freeport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbus Dr / Merrick
    ID 3541
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lynbrook
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line N4X, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line N4, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrick Rd / Central 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 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ?

    The N4X bus line goes from Central Av / Merrick station near Merrick Rd / Central in Valley Stream to Freeport Exp station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Freeport Exp station near Metuchen, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrick Rd / Central to Metuchen, NJ by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrick Rd / Central and Metuchen, NJ by bus and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrick Rd / Central to get to Metuchen, NJ?

    Get on the N4X bus from the Central Av / Merrick stop near Merrick Rd / Central in Valley Stream.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrick Rd / Central and Metuchen, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the Freeport Exp station, which is closest to Metuchen, NJ.

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