There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Rutgers University by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 52m$9–31Bus, subway, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
3h 4m$8–23Bus
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
3h 10m$19–42Drive 52.5 mi
- Drive from Hempstead to Rutgers Universitycar 52.5 mi
1h 18m$10–14
Hempstead to Rutgers University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at New Brunswick via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Hempstead and Rutgers University is 54 miles. The road distance is 52.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $9 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Hempstead to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Hempstead to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Rutgers University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Rutgers University is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $9 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.
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 52m. 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.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Mineola to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Rutgers University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Rutgers University is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Hempstead to Rutgers University.
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