How to get from Madison to Rutgers by bus and train?

From Madison to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Madison to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEL train from Madison station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 108 bus and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - MEL
Bus - 108108
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Madison
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pavillion Apartments at Tower South#
    ID 19219
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    New York Via Union City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Madison to Rutgers by light rail and train

To get from Madison to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the MEL train from Madison station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - MEL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Madison
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Broad Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30775
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    30 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 Madison to Rutgers

The distance between Madison, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 42.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madison 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.

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From Madison to Rutgers by light rail and train

To get from Madison to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the MEL train from Madison station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - MEL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Madison
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Broad Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30775
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    30 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 Madison to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Train line MEL, Bus line 108, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Train line MEL, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct train between Madison and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Madison to Rutgers?

    The MEL train line goes from #6620| Hoboken station near Madison in Madison to Newark Broad St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newark Broad St station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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

    The total travel time between Madison in Madison and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the MEL train from the #6620| Hoboken station near Madison in Madison.

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

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

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