How to get from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers by train?

From Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers by train

To get from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the PVL train from Hackensack - Essex 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 19 min. The train schedule from Hackensack - Essex may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

79min
Train - PVL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Hackensack - Essex

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hackensack - Essex
  • 2
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1618| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers by bus

To get from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 162 bus from Polifly Rd at Essex St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Albany St & Spring St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The train schedule from Hackensack - Essex may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

104min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 162162
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Polifly Rd at Essex St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polifly Rd at Essex St
    ID 12187
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    New York Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Princeton
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers

The distance between Hackensack - Essex, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 37.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hackensack - Essex 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 Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers

To check the train schedule from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hackensack - Essex) 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.

Related Routes

From Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers by bus

To get from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 162 bus from Polifly Rd at Essex St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Albany St & Spring St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The train schedule from Hackensack - Essex may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

104min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 162162
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Polifly Rd at Essex St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polifly Rd at Essex St
    ID 12187
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    New York Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Princeton
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Train line PVL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 162, Bus line SUBURBAN TRANSIT.

  • Is there a direct train between Hackensack - Essex and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers?

    The PVL train line goes from #1618| Hoboken station near Hackensack - Essex in Hackensack 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 Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers by train?

    The total travel time between Hackensack - Essex in Hackensack and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hackensack - Essex to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the PVL train from the #1618| Hoboken station near Hackensack - Essex in Hackensack.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hackensack - Essex and Rutgers?

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

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