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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Bus - 2828
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Montclair State University to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Montclair State University to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 705 bus from Montclair State University station to Broad St at Haddonfield Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Bus - 705705
Bus - 7272
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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 - 705705
    Wait for bus
    705
    Passaic Bus Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Haddonfield Rd
    ID 26673
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Haddonfield Rd
    ID 26695
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    23 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 33.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 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.

Public transit stations close to Montclair State University

Montclair State University is located at Montclair State University, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Normal Ave at Valley Rd#.

Train stations close to Montclair State University:

  • Montclair Heights
  • Watchung Avenue
  • Upper Montclaire

Bus stations close to Montclair State University:

  • Normal Ave at Valley Rd#
  • Normal Ave at Upper Mountain Ave
  • Valley Rd at Normal Ave

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 55's Of New St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St 55's Of New St
  • George St at Tabernacle Way#
  • George St at Remsen Ave

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From Montclair State University to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Montclair State University to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 705 bus from Montclair State University station to Broad St at Haddonfield Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Bus - 705705
Bus - 7272
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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 - 705705
    Wait for bus
    705
    Passaic Bus Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Haddonfield Rd
    ID 26673
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Haddonfield Rd
    ID 26695
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    23 min
  • 10
    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 Montclair State University to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 28, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montclair State University to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 705, Bus line 72, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • 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 25 min.

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

    The 28 bus line goes from Newark Hill Street 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 25 min.

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

    Get on the 28 bus from the Newark Hill Street 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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