There are 4 ways to get from Upper East Side to New Brunswick by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 30m$6–22Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
1h 37m$18–38Drive 40.4 mi
- Drive from Upper East Side to New Brunswickcar 40.4 mi
53 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Upper East Side to New Brunswicktaxi 40.4 mi
53 min$150–190
Upper East Side to New Brunswick by subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to New Brunswick is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to New Brunswick is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Upper East Side to New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Upper East Side to New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from 86th Street and arriving at New Brunswick via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Upper East Side and New Brunswick is 37 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.
The best way to get from Upper East Side to New Brunswick without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $6 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Upper East Side to New Brunswick, including transfers.
Upper East Side to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Upper East Side to New Brunswick train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Upper East Side to New Brunswick is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $6 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and New Brunswick, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–19 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St hourly. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Upper East Side to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Albany St & Spring St station.
Upper East Side to New Brunswick train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper East Side to New Brunswick is 41 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Upper East Side to New Brunswick.
There are 236+ hotels available in New Brunswick.