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, take the 73 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 16 min. The bus and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

76min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7373
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 - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Newark Penn Station Via St_Brnabas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 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

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

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 19 min. The bus and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

79min
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
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 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
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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 26.34 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.

Bus And Train schedule from East Orange to Rutgers

To check the bus and train schedule from East Orange to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Orange) and destination (Rutgers), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

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

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 19 min. The bus and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

79min
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
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Orange to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 73, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

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

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

  • Which bus line goes from East Orange to Rutgers?

    The 73 bus line goes from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St station near East Orange in East Orange to Newark Penn Station Via St_Brnabas station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark Penn Station Via St_Brnabas 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 73 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 Newark Penn Station Via St_Brnabas station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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