There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Rutgers University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
44 min$7–15Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2601
46 min$3–7Drive 23.6 mi
- Drive from Newark to Rutgers Universitycar 23.6 mi
36 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newark to Rutgers Universitytaxi 23.6 mi
36 min$90–120
Newark to Rutgers University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Rutgers University is to bus which costs $3 - $7 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at New Brunswick. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at New Brunswick. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Newark and Rutgers University is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to New Brunswick takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Newark to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Rutgers University is to train which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 46 min.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 40 min. Amtrak also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick 4 times a week. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Newark to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Rutgers University is 24 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Newark to Rutgers University.
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