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 NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Bus - 2828
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    37 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 train

To get from Montclair State University to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the ML train from Montclair Heights station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to train station
Train - ML
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Montclair Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montclair Heights
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6214| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    44 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 Montclair State University to Rutgers

The distance between Montclair State University, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 33.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 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:

  • Msu
  • Upper Montclaire
  • Mountain Avenue

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 Remsen Ave at Welton St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Edison
  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

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

Related Routes

From Montclair State University to Rutgers by train

To get from Montclair State University to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the ML train from Montclair Heights station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to train station
Train - ML
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Montclair Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montclair Heights
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6214| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    44 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 Montclair State University to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 28, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Train line ML, Train line NC.

  • 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 42 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 42 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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