How to get from Astor Pl to Rutgers by subway and train?

From Astor Pl to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from Astor Pl to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the R subway from 8 St-Nyu station to 34 St-Herald Sq 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. The subway and train schedule from Astor Pl may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Astor Pl to Rutgers by subway and train via W, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NC

To get from Astor Pl to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the W subway from 8 St-Nyu station to 34 St-Herald Sq 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 20 min. The subway and train schedule from Astor Pl may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

80min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 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 Astor Pl to Rutgers

The distance between Astor Pl, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 37.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Astor Pl 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 Astor Pl to Rutgers

To check the subway and train schedule from Astor Pl to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Astor Pl) 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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Alternative route from Astor Pl to Rutgers by subway and train via W, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NC

To get from Astor Pl to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the W subway from 8 St-Nyu station to 34 St-Herald Sq 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 20 min. The subway and train schedule from Astor Pl may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

80min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 9
    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 Astor Pl to Rutgers?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from Astor Pl to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Subway line W, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct subway between Astor Pl 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 Astor Pl to Rutgers?

    The R subway line goes from 8 St-Nyu station near Astor Pl in Manhattan to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Astor Pl to Rutgers by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Astor Pl 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 Astor Pl to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the R subway from the 8 St-Nyu station near Astor Pl in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Astor Pl and Rutgers?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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