There are 7 ways to get from Rutgers University to Hartford by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via New York
best- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus Ppb 5623 / ...
4h 36m$37–72Drive 141.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutgers University to Hartfordcar 141.3 mi
3h 2m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter / ...
4h 58m$78–129Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane JFK - BDL
4h 45m$63–391Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
4h 56m$33–61Train via New Haven
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 10m$40–653Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
5h 13m$104–558
Rutgers University to Hartford by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Hartford is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Hartford is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Hartford. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Hartford via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Rutgers University and Hartford is 199 miles. The road distance is 142.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Hartford without a car is to bus via New York which takes 4h 36m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Rutgers University to Hartford, including transfers.
Rutgers University to Hartford bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Hartford is to bus via New York which takes 4h 36m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Hartford via Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
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 New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- 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
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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rutgers University to Hartford bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rutgers University to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hartford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Hartford is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Rutgers University to Hartford.
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