The average train between Rutgers University and Upper West Side takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rutgers University to Upper West Side. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Rutgers University and Upper West Side. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Rutgers University is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Upper West Side at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at New Brunswick and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Upper West Side. However, there are services departing from Rutgers University station and arriving at Upper West Side station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Rutgers University to Upper West Side train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
Rutgers University to Upper West Side train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Rutgers University and Upper West Side is 50.9 km. The road distance is 58 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–17 and the journey takes 1h 5m.