How to get from Stamford to Rutgers by train?

From Stamford to Rutgers by train

To get from Stamford to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the ACELA train from Stamford station to Metropark Amtrak Station station. Next, take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The train schedule from Stamford may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

130min
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3833| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Stamford to Rutgers by bus, subway and train

To get from Stamford to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEW HAVEN train from Stamford 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 13 min. The train schedule from Stamford may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

133min
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - S
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1437#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    53 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 Stamford to Rutgers

The distance between Stamford, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 68.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stamford 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 Stamford to Rutgers

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

To get from Stamford to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEW HAVEN train from Stamford 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 13 min. The train schedule from Stamford may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

133min
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - S
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1437#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    53 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 Stamford to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Train line NEW HAVEN, Subway line S, Bus line SUBURBAN TRANSIT.

  • Is there a direct train between Stamford and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stamford to Rutgers?

    The ACELA train line goes from Washington station near Stamford in Stamford to Metropark Amtrak Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Metropark Amtrak Station station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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

    The total travel time between Stamford in Stamford and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 2 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the ACELA train from the Washington station near Stamford in Stamford.

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

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

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