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 43 min.

103min
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 light rail and train

To get from Short Hills to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the GB train from Short Hills station to Newark Broad St 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 16 min.

76min
Train - GB
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
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 - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0416| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Broad Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30775
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    27 min
  • 9
    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 103 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.

Public transit stations close to Short Hills

Short Hills is located at Short Hills, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Morris Ave at Crescent Rd.

Train stations close to Short Hills:

  • Millburn
  • Summit
  • Maplewood

Bus stations close to Short Hills:

  • Morris Ave at Crescent Rd
  • Morris Ave at Millburn Ave

Public transit stations close to Rutgers, New Brunswick

Rutgers is located at New Street, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Albany St & Spring St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

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

Related Routes

From Short Hills to Rutgers by light rail and train

To get from Short Hills to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the GB train from Short Hills station to Newark Broad St 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 16 min.

76min
Train - GB
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
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 - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0416| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Broad Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30775
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    27 min
  • 9
    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 103 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 76 minutes, using Train line GB, Light Rail line NLR, 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 43 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 43 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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