How to get from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ by bus, subway and train?

From E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the M42 bus from E 42 St/2 Av station to W 42 St/7 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the NEC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Metuchen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Metuchen, NJ on the Moovit app.

70min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M42M42
Subway - 2
Train - NEC
Leaves from E 42 St/2 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 42 St/2 Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M42M42
    Wait for bus
    M42
    West Side Pier 12 Av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42 St/7 Av
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 7
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3827| Trenton Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ

The distance between E 42nd St and 2nd Ave and Metuchen, NJ is approximately 28.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Metuchen – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (E 42nd St and 2nd Ave) and destination (Metuchen, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line M42, Subway line 2, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct bus between E 42nd St and 2nd Ave and Metuchen, NJ?

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

  • Which bus line goes from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ?

    The M42 bus line goes from E 42 St/2 Av station near E 42nd St and 2nd Ave in Manhattan to W 42 St/7 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till W 42 St/7 Av station near Metuchen, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between E 42nd St and 2nd Ave and Metuchen, NJ by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to get to Metuchen, NJ?

    Get on the M42 bus from the E 42 St/2 Av stop near E 42nd St and 2nd Ave in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between E 42nd St and 2nd Ave and Metuchen, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the W 42 St/7 Av station, which is closest to Metuchen, NJ.

  • When is the first train from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave to Metuchen, NJ?

    The first train from E 42nd St and 2nd Ave in Manhattan to Metuchen, NJ in Metuchen is Northeast Corridor. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station at 12:42 AM.

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