There are 4 ways to get from Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
48 min$7–15Drive 24 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutgers University to Newark Penn Stationcar 24 mi
36 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0355 / ...
1h 40m$22–72Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rutgers University to Newark Penn Stationtaxi 24 mi
36 min$95–120
Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station station. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Rutgers University and Newark Penn Station is 23 miles. The road distance is 24.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $15.
The train from New Brunswick to Newark, Penn Station takes 44 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station is to train which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $75 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 44 min. Amtrak also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
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- New Jersey Transit
- Website
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- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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 Newark Penn Station bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station is 24 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Rutgers University to Newark Penn Station.
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