How to get from New Brunswick to Manhattan by bus and subway?

From New Brunswick to Manhattan by bus and subway

To get from New Brunswick to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus from Albany St & Spring St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the A subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The bus and subway schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

82min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Albany St & Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From New Brunswick to Manhattan by train

To get from New Brunswick to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the RED train from Newark Penn Station station to World Trade Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus and subway schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

77min
Walk to train station
Train - NC
Train - RED
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Brunswick
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3716| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Brunswick to Manhattan

The distance between New Brunswick, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 41.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Brunswick to Manhattan by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from New Brunswick to Manhattan

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

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From New Brunswick to Manhattan by train

To get from New Brunswick to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the RED train from Newark Penn Station station to World Trade Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus and subway schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

77min
Walk to train station
Train - NC
Train - RED
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Brunswick
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3716| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line SUBURBAN TRANSIT, Subway line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Brunswick to Manhattan?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between New Brunswick and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from New Brunswick to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    The SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus line goes from Albany St & Spring St station near New Brunswick to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Brunswick to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between New Brunswick and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near New Brunswick to get to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus from the Albany St & Spring St stop near New Brunswick in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between New Brunswick and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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