How to get from Journal Square to Rutgers by train?

From Journal Square to Rutgers by train

To get from Journal Square to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Train - RED
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    36 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 Journal Square to Rutgers

The distance between Journal Square, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 28.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Journal Square to Rutgers by 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 Journal Square

Journal Square is located at Journal Square, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Journal Square Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Journal Square:

  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Journal Square:

  • Journal Square Transportation Center
  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave

Public transit stations close to Rutgers, New Brunswick

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

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • Livingston Ave at Suydam St
  • Livingston Ave at Handy St
  • George St at Remsen Ave

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Journal Square to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct train between Journal Square and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Journal Square to Rutgers?

    The RED train line goes from Newark - World Trade Center station near Journal Square in Jersey City to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark Penn Station station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Journal Square to Rutgers by train?

    The total travel time between Journal Square in Jersey City and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Journal Square to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the RED train from the Newark - World Trade Center station near Journal Square in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Journal Square and Rutgers?

    Get off the train at the Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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