How to get from Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station by bus, subway and train?

Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station - Bus Schedule

The 159 bus from Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station runs from 5:20 AM to 5:50 PM, with departures every 5 min-2 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 26 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station by bus, subway and train

To get from Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 159 bus from Gorge Rd at Cliff St station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 26 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Cliffside Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Metuchen Station on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - 3
Train - NEC
Leaves from Gorge Rd at Cliff St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gorge Rd at Cliff St
    ID 11144
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    R New York Via River Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 7
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 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 Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station

The distance between Cliffside Park and Metuchen Station is approximately 34.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station 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 Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cliffside Park) and destination (Metuchen Station), 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 Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 159, Subway line 3, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cliffside Park and Metuchen Station?

    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 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station?

    The 159 bus line goes from Gorge Rd at Cliff St station near Cliffside Park in New York - New Jersey to Port Authority Drop Off station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Port Authority Drop Off station near Metuchen Station.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cliffside Park to Metuchen Station by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cliffside Park and Metuchen Station by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cliffside Park to get to Metuchen Station?

    Get on the 159 bus from the Gorge Rd at Cliff St stop near Cliffside Park in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cliffside Park and Metuchen Station?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Drop Off station, which is closest to Metuchen Station.

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