There are 4 ways to get from Kearny to Rutgers University by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 40 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Davis Ave At King Ave# to Newark Penn Stationbus 40
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 13m$6–17Drive 27.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kearny to Rutgers Universitycar 27.4 mi
40 min$5–8Bus
- Take the bus from Rutherford Rail Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 190
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
2h 25m$23–62Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kearny to Rutgers Universitytaxi 27.4 mi
40 min$100–130
Kearny to Rutgers University by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kearny to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Kearny to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Kearny to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Kearny Ave At Midland Ave and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Rutherford Rail Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Kearny and Rutgers University is 26 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kearny to Rutgers University without a car is to line 40 bus and train which takes 1h 13m and costs $6 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Kearny to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Kearny to Rutgers University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rutherford Rail Station.
Kearny to Rutgers University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kearny to Rutgers University is 28 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Kearny to Rutgers University.
There are 265+ hotels available in Rutgers University.
What companies run services between Kearny, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Kearny Ave At Midland Ave to Rutgers University via Rutherford Rail Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany St & Spring St in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Davis Ave At King Ave# to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–4
Bus from Rutherford Rail Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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