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How to get fromSouth Orange to Rutgers Universityby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from South Orange to Rutgers University by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 31 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 31
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    1h 27m
    $8–20

  2. Drive 23.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Orange to Rutgers Universitycar car 23.3 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 107
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    2h 21m
    $23–79

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Orange to Rutgers Universitytaxi taxi 23.3 mi
    37 min
    $90–110

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from South Orange to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Mne
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    1h 33m
    $5–26

South Orange to Rutgers University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Valley St At 1St St to Rutgers University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany St & Spring St in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Orange to Rutgers University via Secaucus Upper Level and New Brunswick in around 1h 33m.

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