How to get from Montclair State University to Rutgers by bus, light rail and train?

From Montclair State University to Rutgers by bus, light rail and train

To get from Montclair State University to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 28 bus from Montclair State University station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NEC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Montclair State University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

99min
Bus - 2828
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NEC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Montclair State University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montclair State University
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Newark Hill Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18285
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3915| Trenton Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    35 min
  • 10
    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 Montclair State University to Rutgers

The distance between Montclair State University, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 33.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montclair State University to Rutgers by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Montclair State University to Rutgers

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Montclair State University to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montclair State University) and destination (Rutgers), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montclair State University to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 28, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montclair State University and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montclair State University to Rutgers?

    The 28 bus line goes from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station near Montclair State University in Montclair to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montclair State University to Rutgers by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Montclair State University in Montclair and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus, light rail and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montclair State University to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station stop near Montclair State University in Montclair.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montclair State University and Rutgers?

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

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