How to get from Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station by light rail and train?

From Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station by light rail and train

To get from Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station in Jersey City, take the NLR light rail from Washington Street Light Rail Station station to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. Next, take the RED train from Newark Penn Station station to Journal Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The light rail and train schedule from Rutgers University-Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Journal Square Station on the Moovit app.

32min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - RED
Walk to Journal Square Station
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 - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Journal Square Station
    Walk to
    Journal Square Station
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station

The distance between Rutgers University-Newark, Jersey City and Journal Square Station, Jersey City is approximately 6.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Jersey City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line RED.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Rutgers University-Newark and Journal Square Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Washington Street Light Rail Station near Rutgers University-Newark in Newark, Nj to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Journal Square Station in Jersey City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Rutgers University-Newark in Newark, Nj and Journal Square Station in Jersey City by light rail and train is about 32 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the light rail at the Penn Station Light Rail Departure station, which is closest to Journal Square Station in Jersey City.

  • When is the last bus from Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station?

    The last bus from Rutgers University-Newark in Newark, Nj to Journal Square Station in Jersey City is the Newark line. It leaves the Market St at Washington St stop at 7:14 PM.

  • When is the first train from Rutgers University-Newark to Journal Square Station?

    The first train from Rutgers University-Newark in Newark, Nj to Journal Square Station in Jersey City is Newark - World Trade Center. It leaves the Newark Penn Station at 12:30 AM.

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