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How to get fromHempstead to Rutgers Universityby train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Rutgers University by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    1h 55m
    $10–33

  2. Drive  52.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Rutgers Universitycar car 52.5 mi
    1h 18m
    $9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0250
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 10m
    $19–41

  4. Train via Jamaica

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    2h 11m
    $10–34

  5. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    2h 56m
    $9–25

Hempstead to Rutgers University by train and foot

Calendar357Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Mineola to Rutgers University via New York Penn Station and New Brunswick in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Rutgers University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany St & Spring St in around 3h 10m.

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