How to get from New Providence to Rutgers by light rail and train?

From New Providence to Rutgers by light rail and train

To get from New Providence to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the GB train from New Providence 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 26 min.

86min
Train - GB
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from New Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Providence
  • 2
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0416| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Broad Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30775
    350 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
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From New Providence to Rutgers by train

To get from New Providence to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GB train from New Providence station to Hoboken Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PVL train and finally take the NC train from Secaucus station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Train - GB
Train - PVL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from New Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Providence
  • 2
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1605| Spring Valley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    35 min
  • 8
    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 New Providence to Rutgers

The distance between New Providence, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 38.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Providence to Rutgers by light rail and 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 New Providence

New Providence is located at New Providence, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Springfield Ave at Passaic Ave.

Train stations close to New Providence:

  • Summit
  • Chatham
  • Murray Hill

Bus stations close to New Providence:

  • Springfield Ave at Passaic Ave
  • Springfield Ave at Pittsford Way#
  • Springfield Ave at Pittsford Way

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 Throop Ave.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Edison
  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St at Throop Ave
  • George St 55's Of New St
  • George St at Remsen Ave

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From New Providence to Rutgers by train

To get from New Providence to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GB train from New Providence station to Hoboken Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PVL train and finally take the NC train from Secaucus station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Train - GB
Train - PVL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from New Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Providence
  • 2
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1605| Spring Valley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    35 min
  • 8
    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 New Providence to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Train line GB, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Providence to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Train line GB, Train line PVL, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct train between New Providence and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Providence to Rutgers?

    The GB train line goes from #0416| Hoboken station near New Providence in New Providence to Newark Broad St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Newark Broad St station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Providence to Rutgers by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between New Providence in New Providence and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train and light rail is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the GB train from the #0416| Hoboken station near New Providence in New Providence.

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

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

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