There are 4 ways to get from Allentown to Rutgers University by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Allentown to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
2h 27m$24–41Drive 62.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Allentown to Rutgers Universitycar 62.2 mi
1h 19m$11–16Bus, train via New York
- Take the bus from Allentown to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
3h 31m$24–50Bus
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C to New York, NYbus Allentown-Clinton Eastbound
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
3h 55m$85–111
Allentown to Rutgers University by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Allentown to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Allentown to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Allentown to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Allentown and Rutgers University is 100 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.
The best way to get from Allentown to Rutgers University without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 27m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Allentown to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Allentown to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Trans-bridge Lines, depart from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C station.
Allentown to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Trans-bridge Lines, arrive at New York, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Allentown to Rutgers University is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Allentown to Rutgers University.
There are 275+ hotels available in Rutgers University.
What companies run services between Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C to Rutgers University via New York, NY, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany St & Spring St in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allentown to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Allentown to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Allentown to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- [email protected]
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center - Platform C to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–80
- Schedules at
- transbridgelines.com
- Adult
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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