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How to get fromUpper West Side to Rutgers Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to Rutgers University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    1h 28m
    $5–20

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus bus M11
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    1h 53m
    $18–42

  3. Drive 36.2 mi

    1. Drive from Upper West Side to Rutgers Universitycar car 36.2 mi
    56 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Rutgers Universitytaxi taxi 36.2 mi
    56 min
    $140–170

Upper West Side to Rutgers University by subway, train, and foot

Calendar344Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–17 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to Rutgers University via 9 Av/W 40 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany St & Spring St in around 1h 53m.

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