How to get from New York City Center to Rutgers by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from New York City Center to Rutgers in New Brunswick, Nj, take the Q subway from 57 St-7 Av station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 57 St-7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via N, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NC

To get from New York City Center to Rutgers in New Brunswick, Nj, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the N subway from 57 St-7 Av station to 34 St-Herald Sq 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 15 min.

75min
Walk to subway station
Subway - N
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 57 St-7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3809| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York City Center to Rutgers

The distance between New York City Center, New Brunswick, Nj and Rutgers, New Brunswick, Nj is approximately 34.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York City Center to Rutgers by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to New York City Center

New York City Center is located at West 55th Street, New Brunswick, Nj and the nearest public transit station is 7 Av.

Subway stations close to New York City Center:

  • 7 Av
  • 57 St
  • 57 St-7 Av

Bus stations close to New York City Center:

  • 55th St & 7th Westsider
  • 7 Av/W 54 St
  • 6 Av/W 55 St

Public transit stations close to Rutgers, New Brunswick, Nj

Rutgers is located at New Street, New Brunswick, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Livingston Ave at Suydam St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • Livingston Ave at Suydam St
  • Livingston Ave at Handy St
  • Livingston Ave at Morris St

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway and train via N, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NC

To get from New York City Center to Rutgers in New Brunswick, Nj, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the N subway from 57 St-7 Av station to 34 St-Herald Sq 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 15 min.

75min
Walk to subway station
Subway - N
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 57 St-7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3809| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York City Center to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line Q, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New York City Center to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line N, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line NC.

  • Is there a direct subway between New York City Center and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which subway line goes from New York City Center to Rutgers?

    The Q subway line goes from 57 St-7 Av station near New York City Center in Manhattan to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Rutgers station near Rutgers in New Brunswick, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York City Center to Rutgers by subway and train?

    The total travel time between New York City Center in Manhattan and Rutgers in New Brunswick, Nj by subway and train is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near New York City Center to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the Q subway from the 57 St-7 Av station near New York City Center in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between New York City Center and Rutgers?

    Get off the subway at the Rutgers station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick, Nj.

  • When is the last bus from New York City Center to Rutgers?

    The last bus from New York City Center in Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick, Nj is the 100 - Princeton - NYC line. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 3:00 PM.

  • When is the first train from New York City Center to Rutgers?

    The first train from New York City Center in Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick, Nj is Northeast Corridor. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 9:22 PM.

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