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

From Canal St to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from Canal St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 1 subway from Canal St station to 34 St-Penn Station 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
Subway - 1
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Canal St
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Canal St to Rutgers by subway and train via 1 and NC

To get from Canal St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 1 subway from Canal St station to 34 St-Penn Station 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 28 min.

88min
Subway - 1
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Canal St
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    60 min
  • 6
    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 Canal St to Rutgers

The distance between Canal St, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 38.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canal 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 Canal St

Canal St is located at Canal St, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Varick St/Watts St.

Subway stations close to Canal St:

  • Franklin St
  • Canal St
  • Spring St

Bus stations close to Canal St:

  • Varick St/Watts St
  • 6 Av/Grand St
  • New York - Varick St @ N Moore St (Northbound)

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 Albany St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Edison
  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St at Albany St
  • Albany St & Spring St
  • New Brunswick (Downtown)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Canal St to Rutgers by subway and train via 1 and NC

To get from Canal St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 1 subway from Canal St station to 34 St-Penn Station 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 28 min.

88min
Subway - 1
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Canal St
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    60 min
  • 6
    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 Canal St to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Subway line 1, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Subway line 1, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct subway between Canal 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 15 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Canal St to Rutgers?

    The 1 subway line goes from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near Canal 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 Canal St to Rutgers by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Canal St in Manhattan and Rutgers in New Brunswick by subway and train is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 1 subway from the Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near Canal St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Canal 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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