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

From Plainfield to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Plainfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the 819 bus from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station to Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta station. Next, take the NC train from Metuchen station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Plainfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

66min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 819819
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Watchung Ave at E 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29355
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Metuchen Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta
    ID 23338
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Metuchen
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Plainfield to Rutgers by train

To get from Plainfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the RVL train from Plainfield 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 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Plainfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

93min
Train - RVL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Plainfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plainfield
  • 2
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5422| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 min
  • 6
    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 Plainfield to Rutgers

The distance between Plainfield, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 15.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plainfield 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 Plainfield to Rutgers

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

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From Plainfield to Rutgers by train

To get from Plainfield to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the RVL train from Plainfield 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 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Plainfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

93min
Train - RVL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Plainfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plainfield
  • 2
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5422| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 min
  • 6
    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 Plainfield to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 819, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Train line RVL, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plainfield to Rutgers?

    The 819 bus line goes from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station near Plainfield in Plainfield to Metuchen Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Metuchen Rail Station station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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

    The total travel time between Plainfield in Plainfield and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Plainfield to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 819 bus from the Watchung Ave at E 4th St stop near Plainfield in Plainfield.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Plainfield and Rutgers?

    Get off the bus at the Metuchen Rail Station station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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