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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 40 min.
The quickest way to get from New York to Rutgers University is to taxi which costs $190 - $230 and takes 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Port Authority and arriving at New Brunswick Downtown. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at New Brunswick. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between New York and Rutgers University is 29 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Rutgers University without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $20.
The bus from New York Port Authority to New Brunswick Downtown takes 50 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
New York to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from New York Port Authority station.
New York to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Rutgers University is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $65 and takes 1h 2m.
- Distance: 28.5 miles
- Duration: 56 min
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
Suburban Transit operates a bus from New York Port Authority to New Brunswick Downtown every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7 - $20 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7 - $12 and the journey takes 57 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 973-491-7000
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $12
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $65
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $110
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $28 - $40
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- web.coachusa.com
Bus from New York Port Authority to New Brunswick Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $20
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Book at
- web.coachusa.com
- Atlantic City routes
- $20
- Suburban routes
- $10 - $15
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $190 - $230
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
New York to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at New Brunswick Downtown station.
New York to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Rutgers University is 36 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from New York to Rutgers University.
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