There are 4 ways to get from Rutgers University to Jersey City by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
55 min$2–15Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus 119
1h 51m$22–54Drive 28.2 mi
- Drive from Rutgers University to Jersey Citycar 28.2 mi
40 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rutgers University to Jersey Citytaxi 28.2 mi
40 min$110–140
Rutgers University to Jersey City by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Jersey City is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Jersey City is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Secaucus Upper Level. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Rutgers University and Jersey City is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $2 - $15.
The train from New Brunswick to Secaucus Upper Level takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Rutgers University to Jersey City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University to Jersey City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Jersey City is to train which takes 55 min and costs $2 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $55 and takes 1h 51m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New Brunswick to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 to Jersey City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rutgers University to Jersey City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Jersey City is 28 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Rutgers University to Jersey City.
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