There are 3 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Rutgers University by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service
3h 1m$50–110Drive 141.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Rutgers Universitycar 141.4 mi
2h 48m$26–38Fly, train
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain
4h 43m$117–794
Harrisburg, Pa to Rutgers University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harrisburg and arriving at New Brunswick Amtrak Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Rutgers University is 161 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $50 - $110.
The train from Harrisburg to New Brunswick Amtrak Station takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Harrisburg, Pa to Rutgers University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Rutgers University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Rutgers University is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Rutgers University.
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What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Harrisburg to New Brunswick Amtrak Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
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