There are 5 ways to get from Queens to Rutgers University by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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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 35m$8–28Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from 104 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
2h 13m$6–22Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to W 34 St/5 Avbus Qm15
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
2h 29m$21–50Drive 39.9 mi
- Drive from Queens to Rutgers Universitycar 39.9 mi
1h 2m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Queens to Rutgers Universitytaxi 39.9 mi
1h 2m$150–190
Queens to Rutgers University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via E 34 St/5 Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Queens 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 35m.
The distance between Queens and Rutgers University is 44 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $8 - $29.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Queens to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Queens to Rutgers University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd station.
Queens to Rutgers University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Queens to Rutgers University is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $8 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Queens, 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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Rutgers University via W 34 St/5 Av, E 34 St/5 Av, 8 Av/W 40 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany St & Spring St in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 104 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to W 34 St/5 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- 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 2m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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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Booking & Getting There
Queens to Rutgers University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 34 St/5 Av station.
Queens to Rutgers University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Rutgers University is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Queens to Rutgers University.
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