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

From 86 St to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from 86 St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the N subway from 86 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Subway - N
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    86 St
  • 2
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 86 St to Rutgers by subway and train via F and NC

To get from 86 St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the F subway from Avenue X station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Avenue X

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Avenue X
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    57 min
  • 7
    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 46.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 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.

Public transit stations close to 86 St

86 St is located at 86 St, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is 86 St/W 7 St.

Subway stations close to 86 St:

  • Bay 50 St
  • Avenue U
  • Avenue X

Bus stations close to 86 St:

  • 86 St/W 7 St
  • 86 St/W 8 St
  • 86 St/Avenue W

Public transit stations close to Rutgers, New Brunswick

Rutgers is located at New Street, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is George St at Throop Ave.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St at Throop Ave
  • Remsen Ave at Welton St
  • George St at Tabernacle Way#

Related Routes

Alternative route from 86 St to Rutgers by subway and train via F and NC

To get from 86 St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the F subway from Avenue X station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Avenue X

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Avenue X
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    57 min
  • 7
    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 86 St to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Subway line N, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 86 St to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Subway line F, Train line NC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 86 St to Rutgers?

    The N subway line goes from Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station near 86 St in Brooklyn to 34 St-Herald Sq station. From there you’ll have to take 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 53 min.

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

    Get on the N subway from the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd 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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