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How to get from Somerville to Rutgers by train?

From Somerville to Rutgers by train

To get from Somerville to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the RVL train from Somerville station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - RVL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Somerville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5510| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Somerville to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Somerville to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RVL train from Somerville station to Plainfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 819 bus and finally take the 810 bus from Main St at Rt-27 station to George St at Albany St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Train - RVL
Bus - 819819
Bus - 810810
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Somerville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5510| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29355
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Metuchen Rail Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Rt-27
    ID 23335
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 810810
    Wait for bus
    810
    New Brunswick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George St at Albany St
    ID 23450
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Somerville to Rutgers

The distance between Somerville, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 50.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville 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 Somerville

Somerville is located at Somerville, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is W Main St at Division St.

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Raritan

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • W Main St at Division St
  • W Main St at Maple St
  • W Main St 261'E Of Davenport St

Public transit stations close to Rutgers, New Brunswick

Rutgers is located at New Street, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is New Brunswick.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • Albany St & Spring St
  • New Brunswick (Downtown)
  • George St at Albany St

From Somerville to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Somerville to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RVL train from Somerville station to Plainfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 819 bus and finally take the 810 bus from Main St at Rt-27 station to George St at Albany St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Train - RVL
Bus - 819819
Bus - 810810
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Somerville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5510| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29355
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Metuchen Rail Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Rt-27
    ID 23335
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 810810
    Wait for bus
    810
    New Brunswick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George St at Albany St
    ID 23450
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    720 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Somerville to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Train line RVL, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Train line RVL, Bus line 819, Bus line 810.

  • Is there a direct train between Somerville and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Somerville to Rutgers?

    The RVL train line goes from #5510| Newark Penn Station station near Somerville in Somerville 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 Somerville to Rutgers by train?

    The total travel time between Somerville in Somerville and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the RVL train from the #5510| Newark Penn Station station near Somerville in Somerville.

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

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