How to get from Garden State Plaza to Rutgers by bus and train?

From Garden State Plaza to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Garden State Plaza to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 756 bus from Garden State Plaza station to Hackensack Ave at Commerce Way 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 45 min. The bus and train schedule from Garden State Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

105min
Bus - 756756
Train - PVL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garden State Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Garden State Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 756756
    Wait for bus
    756
    Englewood Clf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Ave at Commerce Way
    ID 12125
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bridge Landing
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1620| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Garden State Plaza to Rutgers by bus and train via 770, PVL and NC

To get from Garden State Plaza to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 770 bus from Garden State Plaza station to 1st St at Stanley Pl 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 42 min. The bus and train schedule from Garden State Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

102min
Bus - 770770
Train - PVL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garden State Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Garden State Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 770770
    Wait for bus
    770
    Hackensack Via GS Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St at Stanley Pl
    ID 12118
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hackensack - Anderson St
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1650| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 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 Garden State Plaza to Rutgers

The distance between Garden State Plaza, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 43.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garden State 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Garden State Plaza to Rutgers

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Garden State Plaza to Rutgers by bus and train via 770, PVL and NC

To get from Garden State Plaza to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 770 bus from Garden State Plaza station to 1st St at Stanley Pl 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 42 min. The bus and train schedule from Garden State Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

102min
Bus - 770770
Train - PVL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garden State Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Garden State Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 770770
    Wait for bus
    770
    Hackensack Via GS Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St at Stanley Pl
    ID 12118
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hackensack - Anderson St
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1650| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 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 Garden State Plaza to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 756, Train line PVL, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 770, Train line PVL, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Garden State Plaza and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Garden State Plaza to Rutgers?

    The 756 bus line goes from Englewood Clf station near Garden State Plaza in Paramus to Hackensack Ave at Commerce Way station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hackensack Ave at Commerce Way station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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

    The total travel time between Garden State Plaza in Paramus and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 756 bus from the Englewood Clf stop near Garden State Plaza in Paramus.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hackensack Ave at Commerce Way station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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