How to get from Rutgers University to Clifton by bus, light rail and train?

From Rutgers University to Clifton by bus, light rail and train

To get from Rutgers University to Clifton in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the NEC train from New Brunswick station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the 13 bus from Broad St at Prudential Dr station to Bloomfield Ave at Allwood Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Rutgers University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Clifton on the Moovit app.

104min
Walk to train station
Train - NEC
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 1313
Walk to Clifton
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
    #3720| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Grove Street
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Military Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30770
    1 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Prudential Dr
    ID 18330
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    N Nutley Clifton Via Broad St Sta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at Allwood Rd
    ID 26657
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Clifton
    Walk to
    Clifton
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rutgers University to Clifton

The distance between Rutgers University, New York - New Jersey and Clifton, New York - New Jersey is approximately 32.59 mi, which can typically be traveled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rutgers University to Clifton by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Rutgers University to Clifton

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Rutgers University to Clifton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rutgers University) and destination (Clifton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Train line NEC, Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 13.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rutgers University to Clifton?

    The NEC train line goes from New Brunswick station near Rutgers University in New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Newark Penn Station near Clifton in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rutgers University to Clifton by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Rutgers University in New Brunswick and Clifton in New York - New Jersey by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    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 Clifton?

    Get off the train at the Newark Penn Station, which is closest to Clifton in New York - New Jersey.

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