How to get from Rutgers University-Newark to Montclair State University by bus and light rail?

From Rutgers University-Newark to Montclair State University by bus and light rail

To get from Rutgers University-Newark to Montclair State University in Montclair, take the NLR light rail from Washington Street Light Rail Station station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, take the 28 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Normal Ave at Valley Rd# station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Rutgers University-Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Montclair State University on the Moovit app.

52min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 2828
Walk to Montclair State University
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
    Branch Brook Park
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Montclair State U
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Normal Ave at Valley Rd#
    ID 18205
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Montclair State University
    Walk to
    Montclair State University
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rutgers University-Newark to Montclair State University

The distance between Rutgers University-Newark and Montclair State University is approximately 10.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rutgers University-Newark to Montclair State University by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montclair – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Rutgers University-Newark to Montclair State University

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rutgers University-Newark to Montclair State University?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 28.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

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

    The NLR light rail line goes from Washington Street Light Rail Station near Rutgers University-Newark in Newark to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station near Montclair State University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rutgers University-Newark to Montclair State University by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Rutgers University-Newark and Montclair State University by light rail and bus is about 52 min.

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

    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 Montclair State University?

    Get off the light rail at the Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station, which is closest to Montclair State University.

  • When is the first train from Rutgers University-Newark to Montclair State University?

    The first train from Rutgers University-Newark in Newark to Montclair State University in Montclair is Montclair-Boonton Line. It leaves the Newark Broad St station at 2:26 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Rutgers University-Newark to Montclair State University?

    The last bus from Rutgers University-Newark in Newark to Montclair State University in Montclair is the Newark - Montclair State - Willowbrook line. It leaves the Washington St at Raymond Blvd stop at 6:44 PM.

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