How to get from 86 St to Rutgers by subway and train?

86 St to Rutgers - Subway Schedule

The R subway from 86 St to Rutgers usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 44 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From 86 St to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from 86 St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the R subway from 86 St station to 59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N subway 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 44 min. The subway and train schedule from 86 St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

104min
Subway - R
Subway - N
Train - NEC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    86 St
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 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 86 St to Rutgers

The distance between 86 St, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 43.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 86 St 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 86 St to Rutgers

To check the subway and train schedule from 86 St to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (86 St) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 86 St to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Subway line R, Subway line N, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct subway between 86 St and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 86 St to Rutgers?

    The R subway line goes from 59 St station near 86 St in Brooklyn to 34 St-Herald Sq station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till 34 St-Herald Sq station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from 86 St to Rutgers by subway and train?

    The total travel time between 86 St in Brooklyn and Rutgers in New Brunswick by subway and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 86 St to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the R subway from the 59 St station near 86 St in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 86 St and Rutgers?

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

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