How to get from New Canaan to Rutgers by train?

From New Canaan to Rutgers by train

To get from New Canaan to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NEW CANAAN train from New Canaan 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 52 min.

172min
Train - NEW CANAAN
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from New Canaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Canaan
  • 2
    Train - NEW CANAANNEW CANAAN
    Wait for train
    NEW CANAAN
    1741#| Stamford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    18 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 New Canaan to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from New Canaan to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEW CANAAN train from New Canaan station to Stamford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train 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 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Train - NEW CANAAN
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from New Canaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Canaan
  • 2
    Train - NEW CANAANNEW CANAAN
    Wait for train
    NEW CANAAN
    1741#| Stamford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 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 New Canaan to Rutgers

The distance between New Canaan, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 76.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Canaan 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 New Canaan

New Canaan is located at New Canaan, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Talmadge Hill.

Train stations close to New Canaan:

  • Talmadge Hill

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 Morris St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Edison
  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • Livingston Ave at Morris St
  • Livingston Ave at New St
  • George St 55's Of New St

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From New Canaan to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from New Canaan to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEW CANAAN train from New Canaan station to Stamford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train 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 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Train - NEW CANAAN
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from New Canaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Canaan
  • 2
    Train - NEW CANAANNEW CANAAN
    Wait for train
    NEW CANAAN
    1741#| Stamford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 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 New Canaan to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Train line NEW CANAAN, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Canaan to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Train line NEW CANAAN, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line SUBURBAN TRANSIT.

  • Is there a direct train between New Canaan and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Canaan to Rutgers?

    The NEW CANAAN train line goes from 1741#| Stamford station near New Canaan in New Canaan 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 New Canaan to Rutgers by train?

    The total travel time between New Canaan in New Canaan and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the NEW CANAAN train from the 1741#| Stamford station near New Canaan in New Canaan.

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

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

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