How to get from Washington Street to Rutgers by light rail and train?

From Washington Street to Rutgers by light rail and train

To get from Washington Street to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the NLR light rail from Washington Street station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The light rail and train schedule from Washington Street may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

52min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Washington Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Washington Street
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3823| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Washington Street to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Washington Street to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 72 bus from Raymond Blvd at Washington St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The light rail and train schedule from Washington Street may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Raymond Blvd at Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond Blvd at Washington St
    ID 18844
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 min
  • 7
    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 Washington Street to Rutgers

The distance between Washington Street, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 23.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Street to Rutgers by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Washington Street to Rutgers

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

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From Washington Street to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Washington Street to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 72 bus from Raymond Blvd at Washington St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The light rail and train schedule from Washington Street may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Raymond Blvd at Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond Blvd at Washington St
    ID 18844
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 min
  • 7
    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 Washington Street to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washington Street to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 72, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Washington Street and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Washington Street to Rutgers?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Nlr Penn Station station near Washington Street in Newark to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark Penn Station station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Street to Rutgers by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Washington Street in Newark and Rutgers in New Brunswick by light rail and train is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Washington Street to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Nlr Penn Station station near Washington Street in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Washington Street and Rutgers?

    Get off the light rail at the Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • When is the first train from Washington Street to Rutgers?

    The first train from Washington Street in Newark to Rutgers in New Brunswick is Northeast Regional. It leaves the Newark Penn Station station at 1:06 AM.

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