There are 5 ways to get from Chatham to Rutgers University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chatham to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Mne
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 55m$5–28Drive 21.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chatham to Rutgers Universitycar 21.4 mi
34 min$4–6Line 70 bus, train
- Take the bus from River Rd At Greenfield Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus 70
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
2h 4m$9–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chatham to Rutgers Universitytaxi 21.4 mi
34 min$120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Chatham, NJ to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus Nj
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
2h 7m$49–81
Chatham to Rutgers University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Chatham to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Chatham, NJ and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at New Brunswick via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Chatham and Rutgers University is 49 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chatham to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $4 - $29.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Chatham to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Chatham to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Boxcar, depart from Chatham, NJ station.
Chatham to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Chatham station.
The best way to get from Chatham to Rutgers University is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $4 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Chatham, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Chatham to Rutgers University via Secaucus Upper Level and New Brunswick in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham, NJ to Rutgers University via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany St & Spring St in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Chatham to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
- 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
- $7–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from River Rd At Greenfield Ave to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from Chatham, NJ to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chatham to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Boxcar, arrive at West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue station.
Chatham to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Rutgers University is 22 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Chatham to Rutgers University.
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