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How to get fromDetroit to Rutgers Universityby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Rutgers University by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DTW - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    4h 42m
    $205–1,033

  2. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DTW - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    5h 37m
    $89–460

  3. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus
    15h 48m
    $121–232

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    18h 8m
    $184–530

  5. Drive  591.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Rutgers Universitycar car 591.7 mi
    10h 18m
    $102–147

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DTW - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    5h 40m
    $168–477

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DTW - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    3. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train
    5h 55m
    $144–466

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    17h 40m
    $152–218

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    18h 32m
    $399–706

Detroit to Rutgers University by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration15h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Rutgers University via Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany St & Spring St in around 15h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit to Rutgers University via Windsor, Aldershot, New York Penn Station, and New Brunswick in around 18h 8m.

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