How to get from Rutgers University-Newark to Edison by bus, light rail and train?

Rutgers University-Newark to Edison - Light Rail Schedule

The NLR light rail from Rutgers University-Newark to Edison usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 49 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Rutgers University-Newark to Edison by bus, light rail and train

To get from Rutgers University-Newark to Edison in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the NLR light rail from Washington Street Light Rail Station station to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 805 bus from Metropark Rail Station Bus Lane 5 station to Thornall St 266' N Of Evergreen Rd. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Rutgers University-Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Edison on the Moovit app.

49min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 805805
Leaves from Washington Street Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Washington Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30769
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metropark Rail Station Bus Lane 5
    ID 30535
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 805805
    Wait for bus
    805
    Metropark
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Thornall St 266' N Of Evergreen Rd.
    Ride to bus station
    Thornall St 266' N Of Evergreen Rd.
    ID 23274
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rutgers University-Newark to Edison

The distance between Rutgers University-Newark, New York - New Jersey and Edison, New York - New Jersey is approximately 22.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rutgers University-Newark to Edison 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-Newark to Edison

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Rutgers University-Newark to Edison using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rutgers University-Newark) and destination (Edison), 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-Newark to Edison?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line ACELA, Bus line 805.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Rutgers University-Newark and Edison?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rutgers University-Newark to Edison?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Washington Street Light Rail Station near Rutgers University-Newark in Newark to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Edison in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Rutgers University-Newark in Newark and Edison in New York - New Jersey by light rail, train and bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Rutgers University-Newark to get to Edison?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Washington Street Light Rail Station near Rutgers University-Newark in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Rutgers University-Newark and Edison?

    Get off the light rail at the Penn Station Light Rail Departure stop, which is closest to Edison in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the last train from Rutgers University-Newark to Edison?

    The last train from Rutgers University-Newark in Newark to Edison in New York - New Jersey is the Northeast Corridor line. It leaves the Newark Penn Station at 5:52 PM.

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