How to get from 179 St / Hillside to Rutgers by bus and train?

From 179 St / Hillside to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from 179 St / Hillside to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the Q43 bus from Hillside Av/179 St station to Archer Av/Sutphin Pl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the NEC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The bus and train schedule from 179 St / Hillside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q43Q43
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Train - NEC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Hillside Av/179 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillside Av/179 St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q43Q43
    Wait for bus
    Q43
    Rush Jamaica LIRR Via Hillside Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Pl
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3713| Jersey Avenue
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    50 min
  • 9
    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 179 St / Hillside to Rutgers

The distance between 179 St / Hillside, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 46.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 179 St / Hillside to Rutgers by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from 179 St / Hillside to Rutgers

To check the bus and train schedule from 179 St / Hillside to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (179 St / Hillside) and destination (Rutgers), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 179 St / Hillside to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line Q43, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct bus between 179 St / Hillside and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 179 St / Hillside to Rutgers?

    The Q43 bus line goes from Hillside Av/179 St station near 179 St / Hillside in Queens to Archer Av/Sutphin Pl station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Archer Av/Sutphin Pl station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from 179 St / Hillside to Rutgers by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 179 St / Hillside in Queens and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 179 St / Hillside to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the Q43 bus from the Hillside Av/179 St stop near 179 St / Hillside in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 179 St / Hillside and Rutgers?

    Get off the bus at the Archer Av/Sutphin Pl station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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