There are 5 ways to get from Rutgers University to Neptune City by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Rahwaytrain Nec
- Take the train from Rahway to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
3h$9–43Drive 34 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutgers University to Neptune Citycar 34 mi
44 min$6–9Line 815 bus, train
- Take the bus from Somerset St At George St to Broadway At Augusta Stbus 815
- Take the train from South Amboy to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
3h 9m$10–37Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rutgers University to Neptune Citytaxi 34 mi
44 min$130–160Line 818 bus, line 139 bus, line 836 bus
- Take the bus from Somerset St At George St to Us-9 At Fairway Lanebus 818
- Take the bus from Us-9 At Fairway Ln to Freehold Centerbus 139 / ...
- Take the bus from Freehold Center to Us-33 At Hawthorne Avebus 836
3h 18m$9–27
Rutgers University to Neptune City by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Neptune City is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Neptune City is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Neptune City. However, there are services departing from Somerset St At George St and arriving at Us-33 At Hawthorne Ave via Us-9 At Fairway Ln and Freehold Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Neptune City. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Bradley Beach via Rahway and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Rutgers University and Neptune City is 49 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Neptune City without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $9 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Rutgers University to Neptune City, including transfers.
Rutgers University to Neptune City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Somerset St At George St station.
Rutgers University to Neptune City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Neptune City is to train which takes 3h and costs $9 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 818 bus and line 139 bus and line 836 bus, which costs $9 - $28 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Neptune City, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Bradley Beach via New Brunswick, Rahway, and Long Branch in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Us-33 At Hawthorne Ave via Somerset St At George St, Us-9 At Fairway Lane, Us-9 At Fairway Ln, and Freehold Center in around 3h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Rahway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Rahway to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
Train from South Amboy to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Somerset St At George St to Broadway At Augusta St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
Bus from Somerset St At George St to Us-9 At Fairway Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–9
Bus from Us-9 At Fairway Ln to Freehold Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–9
Bus from Freehold Center to Us-33 At Hawthorne Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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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Booking & Getting There
Rutgers University to Neptune City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Us-9 At Fairway Lane station.
Rutgers University to Neptune City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rahway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Neptune City is 34 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Rutgers University to Neptune City.
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