There are 5 ways to get from Journal Square to Rutgers University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Stationtrain Path
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 12m$5–203Line 2 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Secaucus Junction Bus Plazabus 2
- Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 51m$4–21Bus
- Take the bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
2h 2m$35–57Drive 28.9 mi
- Drive from Journal Square to Rutgers Universitycar 28.9 mi
41 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Journal Square to Rutgers Universitytaxi 28.9 mi
41 min$110–140
Journal Square to Rutgers University by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Journal Square to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at New Brunswick via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Journal Square and Rutgers University is 29 miles. The road distance is 29 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $5 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Journal Square to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Journal Square to Rutgers University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave station.
Journal Square to Rutgers University train services, operated by PATH, depart from Journal Square station.
The best way to get from Journal Square to Rutgers University is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $5 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Journal Square, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Journal Square to Rutgers University via Journal Square, Newark Penn Station, and New Brunswick in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Journal Square to Rutgers University via Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany St & Spring St in around 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 800 234-7284
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
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
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
- 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
- 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
- $6–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $1–7
- 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
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Newark Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-273-4420
- Website
- newarkairporttaxi.us
Jacob's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 973-673-5900
- Website
- jacobstaxiservice.com
Gold Lincoln Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-344-5566
- Website
- goldlincolntaxinj.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
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
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
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More Questions & Answers
Journal Square to Rutgers University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Journal Square to Rutgers University train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square to Rutgers University is 29 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Journal Square to Rutgers University.
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