How to get from Clifton to Rutgers by train?

From Clifton to Rutgers by train

To get from Clifton to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the MCL train from Clifton station to Secaucus station. Next, take the NC train from Secaucus station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Clifton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1706| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Clifton to Rutgers by bus, light rail and train

To get from Clifton to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 74 bus from Main Ave at Burgess Pl station to Branch Brook Park 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 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Main Ave at Burgess Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Ave at Burgess Pl
    ID 27105
    1.12 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Newark Lt Rail Branch Brook Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 18306
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30762
    60 yd • 1 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
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    40 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 Clifton to Rutgers

The distance between Clifton, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 36.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton 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 Clifton

Clifton is located at Clifton, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Clifton Ave at Fornelius Ave.

Train stations close to Clifton:

  • Msu
  • Garfield
  • Passaic

Bus stations close to Clifton:

  • Clifton Ave at Fornelius Ave
  • Clifton Ave at Clifton Blvd
  • Clifton Ave at Colfax Ave

Public transit stations close to Rutgers, New Brunswick

Rutgers is located at New Street, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is George St at Throop Ave.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St at Throop Ave
  • Remsen Ave at Welton St
  • George St at Tabernacle Way#

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From Clifton to Rutgers by bus, light rail and train

To get from Clifton to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 74 bus from Main Ave at Burgess Pl station to Branch Brook Park 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 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Main Ave at Burgess Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Ave at Burgess Pl
    ID 27105
    1.12 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Newark Lt Rail Branch Brook Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 18306
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30762
    60 yd • 1 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
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    40 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 Clifton to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 74, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct train between Clifton and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Clifton to Rutgers?

    The MCL train line goes from #1706| Hoboken station near Clifton in Clifton to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Secaucus station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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

    The total travel time between Clifton in Clifton and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 1 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the MCL train from the #1706| Hoboken station near Clifton in Clifton.

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

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

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