There are 4 ways to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
42 min$8–17Drive 26.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trentoncar 26.7 mi
36 min$5–7Bus, line 606 bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Trenton High Schoolbus 606
2h 2m$7–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trentontaxi 26.7 mi
36 min$100–130
Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Trenton High School via Nassau St At Palmer Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Trenton Transit Center. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Trenton is 26 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $8 - $17.
The train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center takes 33 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton is to train which takes 42 min and costs $8 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 606 bus, which costs $6 - $18 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University–New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Trenton, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 33 min. Amtrak also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton High School via Albany St & Spring St, Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square, and Nassau St At Palmer Square in around 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $4–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Trenton High School
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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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More Questions & Answers
Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square station.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Trenton.
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