How to get from West Hempstead to Rutgers by train?

From West Hempstead to Rutgers by train

To get from West Hempstead to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from West Hempstead 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 20 min. The train schedule from West Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

140min
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from West Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Hempstead
  • 2
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3833| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From West Hempstead to Rutgers by bus, subway and train

To get from West Hempstead to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from West Hempstead station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 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 11 min. The train schedule from West Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

131min
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - 2
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from West Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Hempstead
  • 2
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Princeton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    50 min
  • 9
    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 West Hempstead to Rutgers

The distance between West Hempstead, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 55.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Hempstead to Rutgers by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from West Hempstead to Rutgers

To check the train schedule from West Hempstead to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West Hempstead) and destination (Rutgers), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

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From West Hempstead to Rutgers by bus, subway and train

To get from West Hempstead to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from West Hempstead station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 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 11 min. The train schedule from West Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

131min
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - 2
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from West Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Hempstead
  • 2
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Princeton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    50 min
  • 9
    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 West Hempstead to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Train line WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Hempstead to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Train line WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Subway line 2, Bus line SUBURBAN TRANSIT.

  • Is there a direct train between West Hempstead and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Hempstead to Rutgers?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from West Hempstead to Rutgers by train?

    The total travel time between West Hempstead in West Hempstead and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near West Hempstead to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from the 34 St-Penn Station station near West Hempstead in West Hempstead.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Hempstead and Rutgers?

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

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