There are 5 ways to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Essex Street to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower LevelPasc
- Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New BrunswickNec
1h 24m$5–25Line 76 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Newark Penn Station76
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New BrunswickNec
2h 2m$4–208Drive 39.3 mi
- Drive from Hackensack to Rutgers University39.3 mi
49 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hackensack to Rutgers University39.3 mi
49 min$170–210Bus
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring StSuburban Transit
2h 31m$36–60
Hackensack to Rutgers University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at New Brunswick via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Hackensack and Rutgers University is 37 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $4 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Hackensack to Rutgers University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.
Hackensack to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $4 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Essex Street to Rutgers University via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and New Brunswick in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Rutgers University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany St & Spring St in around 2h 31m.
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Essex Street to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–8
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $28–35
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hackensack to Rutgers University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Rutgers University is 40 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Hackensack to Rutgers University.
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