There are 3 ways to get from Rutgers University to Merrick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merricktrain Babylon Branch
2h 10m$11–33Drive 53.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutgers University to Merrickcar 53.8 mi
1h 21m$10–15Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merricktrain Babylon Branch
2h 15m$37–51
Rutgers University to Merrick by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Merrick is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Merrick is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Merrick. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Merrick via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Rutgers University and Merrick is 59 miles. The road distance is 54.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Merrick without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $10 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Rutgers University to Merrick, including transfers.
Rutgers University to Merrick train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
Rutgers University to Merrick train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Merrick is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Rutgers University to Merrick.
There are 529+ hotels available in Merrick.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Merrick via New Brunswick and New York Penn Station in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–17
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $28–35
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