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How to get from Station Plaza to Rutgers by bus and train?

From Station Plaza to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Station Plaza to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 177 bus from Station Plaza station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 177177
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Station Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Station Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    177x New York Armory Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    33 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Station Plaza to Rutgers by bus, subway and train

To get from Station Plaza to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 177 bus from Station Plaza station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 177177
Subway - 2
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Station Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Station Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    177x New York Armory Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    60 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 Station Plaza to Rutgers

The distance between Station Plaza, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 56.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Station Plaza 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.

Public transit stations close to Station Plaza

Station Plaza is located at Station Plaza, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Elm St & La Roche Ave - Harrington Railroad Station.

Train stations close to Station Plaza:

  • Westwood
  • Emerson

Bus stations close to Station Plaza:

  • Elm St & La Roche Ave - Harrington Railroad Station
  • Schraalenburgh Rd at Cedar Lane

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 Tabernacle Way#.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St at Tabernacle Way#
  • George St at Remsen Ave
  • George St at Throop Ave

From Station Plaza to Rutgers by bus, subway and train

To get from Station Plaza to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 177 bus from Station Plaza station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 177177
Subway - 2
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Station Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Station Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    177x New York Armory Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    60 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 Station Plaza to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 177, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Station Plaza to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 177, Subway line 2, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Station Plaza and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Station Plaza to Rutgers?

    The 177 bus line goes from 177x New York Armory Express station near Station Plaza in Harrington Park to Port Authority Drop Off station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Port Authority Drop Off station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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

    The total travel time between Station Plaza in Harrington Park and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 177 bus from the 177x New York Armory Express stop near Station Plaza in Harrington Park.

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

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Drop Off station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.