There are 4 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
55 min$15–35Train
cheapest- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 2m$3–19Drive 34.7 mi
- Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers Universitycar 34.7 mi
54 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers Universitytaxi 34.7 mi
54 min$130–170
Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Albany St & Spring St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at New Brunswick. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Rutgers University is 84 miles. The road distance is 34.9 miles.
The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $15 - $35.
The bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $19 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St hourly. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–19 and the journey takes 58 min.
- 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
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
- 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
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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Booking & Getting There
Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Albany St & Spring St station.
Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University is 35 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Midtown Manhattan to Rutgers University.
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