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 707 bus from Garden State Plaza station to Passaic St at Midland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL 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 53 min.

113min
Bus - 707707
Train - MCL
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 - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Paterson City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passaic St at Midland Ave
    ID 11992
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Garfield
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| 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
    35 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 709, MCL 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 709 bus from Garden State Plaza station to Passaic St at Midland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL 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 53 min.

113min
Bus - 709709
Train - MCL
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 - 709709
    Wait for bus
    709
    Bloomfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passaic St at Midland Ave
    ID 11992
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Garfield
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| 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
    35 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 43.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 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.

Public transit stations close to Garden State Plaza

Garden State Plaza is located at Garden State Plaza, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Rt-4 875' E Of Garden State Pkwy.

Train stations close to Garden State Plaza:

  • Broadway
  • Radburn
  • New Bridge Landing

Bus stations close to Garden State Plaza:

  • Rt-4 875' E Of Garden State Pkwy
  • Garden State Plaza Blvd 277'E Of Garden State Pla
  • Plaza Way 283' W Of GS Plaza (Approach Rd)

Public transit stations close to Rutgers, New Brunswick

Rutgers is located at New Street, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Livingston Ave at Suydam St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • Livingston Ave at Suydam St
  • Livingston Ave at Handy St
  • Livingston Ave at Morris St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Garden State Plaza to Rutgers by bus and train via 709, MCL 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 709 bus from Garden State Plaza station to Passaic St at Midland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL 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 53 min.

113min
Bus - 709709
Train - MCL
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 - 709709
    Wait for bus
    709
    Bloomfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passaic St at Midland Ave
    ID 11992
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Garfield
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| 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
    35 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 113 minutes, using Bus line 707, Train line MCL, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 709, Train line MCL, 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 53 min.

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

    The 707 bus line goes from Paterson City Hall station near Garden State Plaza in Paramus to Passaic St at Midland Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Passaic St at Midland Ave 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 53 min.

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

    Get on the 707 bus from the Paterson City Hall 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 Passaic St at Midland Ave station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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