How to get from Manhattan to Rutgers by subway and train?

From Manhattan to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 2 subway from Park Place station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The subway and train schedule from Manhattan may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

76min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manhattan to Rutgers by subway and train via 3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NC

To get from Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 3 subway from Park Place station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The subway and train schedule from Manhattan may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

79min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Rutgers

The distance between Manhattan, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 39.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Rutgers by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Manhattan to Rutgers

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Manhattan to Rutgers by subway and train via 3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NC

To get from Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 3 subway from Park Place station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The subway and train schedule from Manhattan may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

79min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Subway line 2, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manhattan to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Subway line 3, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Manhattan to Rutgers?

    The 2 subway line goes from Wakefield-241 St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 34 St-Penn Station station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to Rutgers by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Manhattan in New York - New Jersey and Rutgers in New Brunswick by subway and train is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Manhattan to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 2 subway from the Wakefield-241 St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and Rutgers?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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