How to get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train?

From Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train

To get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Metuchen, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the 5 subway from 86 St station to 14 St-Union Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N 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 11 min. The subway and train schedule from Lexington Ave & E 86th St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Metuchen, NJ on the Moovit app.

71min
Subway - 5
Subway - N
Train - NEC
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lexington Ave & E 86th St
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3713| Jersey Avenue
  • 8
    Ride to train station Metuchen
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Metuchen, NJ

The distance between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Metuchen, NJ is approximately 31.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington Ave & E 86th 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 Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Metuchen, NJ

To check the subway and train schedule from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Metuchen, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lexington Ave & E 86th 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Metuchen, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Subway line 5, Subway line N, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct subway between Lexington Ave & E 86th St 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 11 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Metuchen, NJ?

    The 5 subway line goes from 14 St-Union Sq station near Lexington Ave & E 86th St in Manhattan to 34 St-Herald Sq station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till 34 St-Herald Sq station near Metuchen, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Metuchen, NJ by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Metuchen, NJ by subway and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Lexington Ave & E 86th St to get to Metuchen, NJ?

    Get on the 5 subway from the 14 St-Union Sq station near Lexington Ave & E 86th St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Metuchen, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Herald Sq station, which is closest to Metuchen, NJ.

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