There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Rutgers University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 36m$7–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
1h 59m$20–44Drive 41.7 mi
- Drive from Jamaica Station to Rutgers Universitycar 41.7 mi
1h 6m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to Rutgers Universitytaxi 41.7 mi
1h 6m$160–200
Jamaica Station to Rutgers University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica Station to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica Station to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica Station to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at New Brunswick via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Jamaica Station and Rutgers University is 44 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica Station to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $7 - $27.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Jamaica Station to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Jamaica Station to Rutgers University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Jamaica Station to Rutgers University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica Station to Rutgers University is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Jamaica Station to Rutgers University.
There are 272+ hotels available in Rutgers University.
What companies run services between Jamaica Station, NY, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Jamaica to Rutgers University via New York Penn Station and New Brunswick in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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