How to get from Garden City to Rutgers by train?

From Garden City to Rutgers by train

To get from Garden City to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Garden City 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 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garden City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7833| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Garden City to Rutgers by bus, subway and train

To get from Garden City to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Garden City station to Nostrand Avenue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C subway and finally take the SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Albany St & Spring St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - C
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garden City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nostrand Avenue
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Nostrand Av
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Princeton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Garden City to Rutgers

The distance between Garden City, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 53.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garden City 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 Garden City

Garden City is located at Garden City, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Franklin Ave + 7th St.

Train stations close to Garden City:

  • Nassau Boulevard
  • Merillon Avenue
  • Mineola

Bus stations close to Garden City:

  • Franklin Ave + 7th St
  • 7th St / Fkln
  • Franklin Ave & 6th St

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 55's Of New St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St 55's Of New St
  • George St at Remsen Ave
  • George St at Tabernacle Way#

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From Garden City to Rutgers by bus, subway and train

To get from Garden City to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Garden City station to Nostrand Avenue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C subway and finally take the SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Albany St & Spring St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - C
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garden City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nostrand Avenue
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Nostrand Av
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Princeton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Garden City to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Garden City to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Subway line C, Bus line SUBURBAN TRANSIT.

  • Is there a direct train between Garden City and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Garden City to Rutgers?

    The HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train line goes from Penn Station station near Garden City in Garden City to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 34 St-Penn Station station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Garden City to Rutgers by train?

    The total travel time between Garden City in Garden City and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Garden City to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from the Penn Station station near Garden City in Garden City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Garden City and Rutgers?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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