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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 20 min.

80min
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 and train

To get from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 76 bus from Essex St at Newman 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 45 min.

105min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Essex St at Newman St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St at Newman St
    ID 12107
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    27 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 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 80 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.

Public transit stations close to Hackensack - Essex

Hackensack - Essex is located at Hackensack - Essex, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Essex St at Railroad Ave.

Train stations close to Hackensack - Essex:

  • Hackensack - Anderson St
  • New Bridge Landing
  • Teterboro - Williams Avenue

Bus stations close to Hackensack - Essex:

  • Essex St at Railroad Ave
  • Essex St at Green St
  • Essex St at Newman St

Public transit stations close to Rutgers, New Brunswick

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

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • Livingston Ave at Suydam St
  • Livingston Ave at Handy St
  • Livingston Ave at Morris St

From Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 76 bus from Essex St at Newman 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 45 min.

105min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Essex St at Newman St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St at Newman St
    ID 12107
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    27 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 Hackensack - Essex to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Train line PVL, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 76, Train line NC.

  • 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 20 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 20 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.