Skip to main content

How to get from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train?

From Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train

To get from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway 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 10 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

70min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 2
Train - NC
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train via 7, 1 and NC

To get from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway 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 10 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

70min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 1
Train - NC
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    2 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in New York - New Jersey.
All local mobility options in one app
Public transit directions from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ
The distance between Grand Central, Metuchen, Nj and Metuchen, NJ, Metuchen, Nj is approximately 28.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ by subway 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 Grand Central

Grand Central is located at Grand Central, Metuchen, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Lexington Av/E 41 St.

Subway stations close to Grand Central:

  • 5 Av
  • Grand Central-42 St
  • 33 St

Train stations close to Grand Central:

  • Grand Central Madison
  • Grand Central

Bus stations close to Grand Central:

  • Lexington Av/E 41 St
  • Lexington Av/E 42 St
  • E 42 St/Park Av
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 Rt-27.

Train stations close to Metuchen, NJ:

  • Metropark Amtrak Station
  • Edison
  • Metuchen

Bus stations close to Metuchen, NJ:

  • Main St at Rt-27
  • New St at Main St
  • Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta

Alternative route from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train via 7, 1 and NC

To get from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway 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 10 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

70min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 1
Train - NC
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    2 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    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 Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 2, Bus line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 1, Bus line NC.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central and Metuchen, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ?

    The 7 subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Manhattan and Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj by subway and train is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central to get to Metuchen, NJ?

    Get on the 7 subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central and Metuchen, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Hudson Yards station, which is closest to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ?

    The first train from Grand Central in Manhattan to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen, Nj is Northeast Corridor. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 9:22 PM.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ?

    The ride from Grand Central to Metuchen, NJ costs $14.65.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More