How to get from Rutgers University to Brooklyn by bus, subway and train?

From Rutgers University to Brooklyn by bus, subway and train

To get from Rutgers University to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEC train from New Brunswick station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the B84 bus from Livonia Av/Ashford St station to Flatlands Av/Elton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Rutgers University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

146min
Walk to train station
Train - NEC
Subway - 2
Bus - B84B84
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Brunswick
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3830| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    New Lots Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    New Lots Av
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Flatlands Av/Elton St
    Ride to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rutgers University to Brooklyn

The distance between Rutgers University, New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 46.06 mi, which can typically be traveled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rutgers University to Brooklyn by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Rutgers University to Brooklyn

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Rutgers University to Brooklyn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rutgers University) and destination (Brooklyn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Brooklyn?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Train line NEC, Subway line 2, Bus line B84.

  • Is there a direct train between Rutgers University and Brooklyn?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rutgers University to Brooklyn?

    The NEC train line goes from New Brunswick station near Rutgers University in New Brunswick to 34 St-Penn Station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 34 St-Penn Station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rutgers University to Brooklyn by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Rutgers University in New Brunswick and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rutgers University to get to Brooklyn?

    Get on the NEC train from the New Brunswick station near Rutgers University in New Brunswick.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between Rutgers University and Brooklyn?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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