How to get from Fairfield to Rutgers by train?

From Fairfield to Rutgers by train

To get from Fairfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the 3 train from Fairfield station to Stamford 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 2 hr 54 min. The train schedule from Fairfield may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

174min
Train - 3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - 33
    Wait for train
    3
    1541#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    95 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3835| 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

From Fairfield to Rutgers by bus, subway and train

To get from Fairfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the 3 train from Fairfield station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S 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 37 min. The train schedule from Fairfield may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

157min
Train - 3
Subway - S
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - 33
    Wait for train
    3
    1545#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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 Fairfield to Rutgers

The distance between Fairfield, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 86.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfield 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 Fairfield to Rutgers

To check the train schedule from Fairfield to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fairfield) 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 Fairfield to Rutgers by bus, subway and train

To get from Fairfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the 3 train from Fairfield station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S 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 37 min. The train schedule from Fairfield may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

157min
Train - 3
Subway - S
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - 33
    Wait for train
    3
    1545#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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 Fairfield to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Train line 3, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fairfield to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Train line 3, Subway line S, Bus line SUBURBAN TRANSIT.

  • Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fairfield to Rutgers?

    The 3 train line goes from 1541#| Grand Central station near Fairfield in Fairfield to Stamford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stamford station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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

    The total travel time between Fairfield in Fairfield and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 3 train from the 1541#| Grand Central station near Fairfield in Fairfield.

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

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

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