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How to get fromElizabeth to Rutgers Universityby train, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth to Rutgers University by train, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    34 min
    $2–13

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth to Rutgers Universitytaxi taxi 18.1 mi
    27 min
    $100–130

  3. Drive  18.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Rutgers Universitycar car 18.1 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  4. Train via Metropark

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Metroparktrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Metropark to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    47 min
    $5–15

  5. Train via Rahway

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Rahwaytrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the train from Rahway to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    53 min
    $5–20

Elizabeth to Rutgers University by train and foot

Calendar209Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Elizabeth to New Brunswick hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 30 min.

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