How to get from East Orange to Rutgers by bus and train?

From East Orange to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from East Orange to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 21 bus from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Orange to Rutgers by bus and train via 21 and NC

To get from East Orange to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 21 bus from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans 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 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    37 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 East Orange to Rutgers

The distance between East Orange, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 29.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Orange to Rutgers by bus and 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 East Orange

East Orange is located at East Orange, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St.

Train stations close to East Orange:

  • Orange
  • Brick Church
  • Watsessing Avenue

Bus stations close to East Orange:

  • Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St
  • Ml King Jr Blvd at South Munn Ave
  • Ml King Jr Blvd At North Walnut St

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 55's Of New St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Edison
  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St 55's Of New St
  • George St at Remsen Ave
  • George St at Tabernacle Way#

Related Routes

Alternative route from East Orange to Rutgers by bus and train via 21 and NC

To get from East Orange to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 21 bus from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans 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 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    37 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 East Orange to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Orange to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Orange and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Orange to Rutgers?

    The 21 bus line goes from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St station near East Orange in East Orange to Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Orange to Rutgers by bus and train?

    The total travel time between East Orange in East Orange and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus and train is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Orange to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St stop near East Orange in East Orange.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Orange and Rutgers?

    Get off the bus at the Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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