How to get from Short Hills to Rutgers by train?

From Short Hills to Rutgers by train

To get from Short Hills to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MEL train from Short Hills station to Hoboken Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train and finally take the NC train from Secaucus station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The train schedule from Short Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

102min
Train - MEL
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Short Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Short Hills
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0872| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    46 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Short Hills to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Short Hills to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEL train from Short Hills station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 76 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 train schedule from Short Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

91min
Train - MEL
Bus - 7676
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Short Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Short Hills
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0872| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave at Orange St
    ID 19047
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    X Newark Exp Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 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 Short Hills to Rutgers

The distance between Short Hills, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 49.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Short Hills 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 Short Hills to Rutgers

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

To get from Short Hills to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEL train from Short Hills station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 76 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 train schedule from Short Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

91min
Train - MEL
Bus - 7676
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Short Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Short Hills
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0872| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave at Orange St
    ID 19047
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    X Newark Exp Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 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 Short Hills to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Train line MEL, Train line MCL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Short Hills to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Train line MEL, Bus line 76, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct train between Short Hills and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Short Hills to Rutgers?

    The MEL train line goes from #0872| Hoboken station near Short Hills in Millburn to Hoboken Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hoboken Terminal station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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

    The total travel time between Short Hills in Millburn and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the MEL train from the #0872| Hoboken station near Short Hills in Millburn.

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

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

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