How to get from Garfield to Rutgers by train?

From Garfield to Rutgers by train

To get from Garfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the MCL train from Garfield 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 23 min.

83min
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garfield
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1856| 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 Garfield to Rutgers by bus

To get from Garfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 160 bus from Midland Ave at Palisade Ave 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 54 min.

114min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 160160
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Midland Ave at Palisade Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midland Ave at Palisade Ave
    ID 11994
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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 Garfield to Rutgers

The distance between Garfield, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 36.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garfield 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 Garfield

Garfield is located at Garfield, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Passaic St at Midland Ave.

Train stations close to Garfield:

  • Passaic
  • Plauderville
  • Wesmont

Bus stations close to Garfield:

  • Passaic St at Midland Ave
  • Midland Ave at Palisade Ave
  • Passaic St at Palisade 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 Albany St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St at Albany St
  • George St at Throop Ave
  • Livingston Ave at Suydam St

Related Routes

From Garfield to Rutgers by bus

To get from Garfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 160 bus from Midland Ave at Palisade Ave 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 54 min.

114min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 160160
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Midland Ave at Palisade Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midland Ave at Palisade Ave
    ID 11994
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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 Garfield to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 160, Bus line SUBURBAN TRANSIT.

  • Is there a direct train between Garfield and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Garfield to Rutgers?

    The MCL train line goes from #1856| Hoboken station near Garfield in Garfield 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 Garfield to Rutgers by train?

    The total travel time between Garfield in Garfield and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the MCL train from the #1856| Hoboken station near Garfield in Garfield.

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

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

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