How to get from Watchung Avenue to Rutgers by bus, light rail and train?

From Watchung Avenue to Rutgers by bus, light rail and train

To get from Watchung Avenue to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 28 bus from Park St at Watchung Ave# station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Watchung Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

92min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Park St at Watchung Ave#

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park St at Watchung Ave#
    ID 18217
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Newark Hill Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18285
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Watchung Avenue to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Watchung Avenue to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ML train from Watchung Avenue station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Watchung Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

91min
Train - ML
Bus - 7171
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Watchung Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watchung Avenue
  • 2
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6214| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orange St at D.M.L. King Blvd
    ID 18806
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Express Nwrk-Penn Sta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    37 min
  • 10
    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 Watchung Avenue to Rutgers

The distance between Watchung Avenue, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 31.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watchung Avenue to Rutgers by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Watchung Avenue to Rutgers

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

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From Watchung Avenue to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Watchung Avenue to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ML train from Watchung Avenue station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Watchung Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

91min
Train - ML
Bus - 7171
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Watchung Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watchung Avenue
  • 2
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6214| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orange St at D.M.L. King Blvd
    ID 18806
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Express Nwrk-Penn Sta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    37 min
  • 10
    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 Watchung Avenue to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 28, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watchung Avenue to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Train line ML, Bus line 71, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watchung Avenue and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watchung Avenue to Rutgers?

    The 28 bus line goes from Park St at Watchung Ave# station near Watchung Avenue in Montclair to Newark Hill Street station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Newark Hill Street station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watchung Avenue to Rutgers by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Watchung Avenue in Montclair and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus, light rail and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watchung Avenue to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Park St at Watchung Ave# stop near Watchung Avenue in Montclair.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watchung Avenue and Rutgers?

    Get off the bus at the Newark Hill Street station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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