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How to get fromScotch Plains to Rutgers Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Rutgers University by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    1h 29m
    $10–26

  2. Drive 14.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scotch Plains to Rutgers Universitycar car 14.3 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 59 bus, line 819 bus

    1. Take the bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus bus 819
    2h 20m
    $5–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Scotch Plains to Rutgers Universitytaxi taxi 14.3 mi
    23 min
    $85–110

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    2h 32m
    $24–64

Scotch Plains to Rutgers University by train and foot

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Fanwood to Rutgers University via Newark Penn Station and New Brunswick in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Rutgers University via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, Park Ave At Depot Place, Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta, Metuchen, and New Brunswick in around 2h 20m.

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