There are 5 ways to get from New Brunswick to New Providence by train (Amtrak), train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Murray Hilltrain Mneg
2h 26m$19–44Drive 18.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Brunswick to New Providencecar 18.5 mi
30 min$4–5Train, line 70 bus
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Broad St At Maple Stbus 70
2h 39m$19–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Brunswick to New Providencetaxi 18.5 mi
30 min$110–130Line 819 bus, line 986 bus
- Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus 819
- Take the bus from Plainfield Rail Station to Southgate Rd At South St#bus 986
3h 14m$7–26
New Brunswick to New Providence by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Brunswick to New Providence is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from New Brunswick to New Providence is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $110 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from New Brunswick to New Providence. However, there are services departing from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta and arriving at Southgate Rd At South St# via Plainfield Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from New Brunswick to New Providence. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Murray Hill via Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between New Brunswick and New Providence is 40 miles. The road distance is 18.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to New Providence without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from New Brunswick to New Providence, including transfers.
New Brunswick to New Providence bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta station.
New Brunswick to New Providence train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to New Providence is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $18 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 819 bus and line 986 bus, which costs $7 - $27 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and New Providence, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from New Brunswick to Murray Hill via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Brunswick to Southgate Rd At South St# via Metuchen, Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta, Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, and Plainfield Rail Station in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
Train from Newark Broad St to Murray Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Broad St At Maple St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–8
Bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Watchung Ave At E 4Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
Bus from Plainfield Rail Station to Southgate Rd At South St#
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
New Brunswick to New Providence bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Watchung Ave At E 4Th St station.
New Brunswick to New Providence train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Brunswick to New Providence is 19 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from New Brunswick to New Providence.
There are 63+ hotels available in New Providence.



