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 NEW HAVEN train from Fairfield station to Stamford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA 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 51 min.

171min
Train - NEW HAVEN
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1537#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    88 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3833| 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 subway and train

To get from Fairfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEW HAVEN train from Fairfield station to Harlem-125th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally 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 51 min.

171min
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - 3
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1537#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem-125th St.
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    125 St
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3833| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    57 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 Fairfield to Rutgers

The distance between Fairfield, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 86.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 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.

Public transit stations close to Fairfield

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Post Rd. at Unquowa Rd..

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Southport
  • Fairfield Metro

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Post Rd. at Unquowa Rd.
  • Post Rd. at Sanford St.
  • Fairfield Rr W

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 Handy St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • Livingston Ave at Handy St
  • Livingston Ave at Suydam St
  • George St 55's Of New St

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From Fairfield to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from Fairfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEW HAVEN train from Fairfield station to Harlem-125th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally 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 51 min.

171min
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - 3
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1537#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem-125th St.
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    125 St
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3833| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    57 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 Fairfield to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Train line NEW HAVEN, Train line ACELA, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Train line NEW HAVEN, Subway line 3, Train line NC.

  • 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 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fairfield to Rutgers?

    The NEW HAVEN train line goes from 1537#| 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 51 min.

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

    Get on the NEW HAVEN train from the 1537#| 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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