There are 3 ways to get from Rutgers University to Fairfield by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Fairfieldtrain New Haven
2h 51m$32–63Drive 84.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutgers University to Fairfieldcar 84.5 mi
1h 52m$16–23Train
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to Fairfieldtrain
3h 20m$19–579
Rutgers University to Fairfield by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Fairfield is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Fairfield is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Fairfield via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Rutgers University and Fairfield is 137 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Fairfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Rutgers University to Fairfield, including transfers.
Rutgers University to Fairfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
Rutgers University to Fairfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Fairfield is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Rutgers University to Fairfield.
There are 120+ hotels available in Fairfield.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Fairfield, CT, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Fairfield via New Brunswick, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Stamford in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $20–23
Train from Stamford to Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $11–13
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $8–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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