How to get from 5 Av/59 St to Rutgers by subway and train?

From 5 Av/59 St to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from 5 Av/59 St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the R subway from 5 Av/59 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the NEC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The subway and train schedule from 5 Av/59 St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

64min
Subway - R
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - NEC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 5 Av/59 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    5 Av/59 St
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3713| Jersey Avenue
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    9 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 5 Av/59 St to Rutgers

The distance between 5 Av/59 St, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 34.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5 Av/59 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 5 Av/59 St to Rutgers

To check the subway and train schedule from 5 Av/59 St to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (5 Av/59 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 5 Av/59 St to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Subway line R, Train line ACELA, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct subway between 5 Av/59 St and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 5 Av/59 St to Rutgers?

    The R subway line goes from 34 St-Herald Sq station near 5 Av/59 St in Manhattan 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 5 Av/59 St to Rutgers by subway and train?

    The total travel time between 5 Av/59 St in Manhattan and Rutgers in New Brunswick by subway and train is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 5 Av/59 St to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the R subway from the 34 St-Herald Sq station near 5 Av/59 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5 Av/59 St 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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