How to get from Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers by train?

From Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers by train

To get from Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RED train from Exchange Place station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Exchange Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers by train via RED and NC

To get from Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the RED train from Exchange Place station to Newark station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Exchange Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 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 Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers

The distance between Harborside Light Rail Station, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 34.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers by 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 Harborside Light Rail Station

Harborside Light Rail Station is located at Harborside Light Rail Station, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Hudson St / Harborside Ferry Terminal (Northbound).

Train stations close to Harborside Light Rail Station:

  • Exchange Place
  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Harborside Light Rail Station:

  • Hudson St / Harborside Ferry Terminal (Northbound)
  • Hudson St / Harborside Ferry Terminal (Southbound)
  • C Columbus Drive at Hudson St

Ferry stations close to Harborside Light Rail Station:

  • Paulus Hook

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 at Throop Ave.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St at Throop Ave
  • Livingston Ave at New St
  • Livingston Ave at Morris St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers by train via RED and NC

To get from Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers in New Brunswick, take the RED train from Exchange Place station to Newark station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Exchange Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 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 Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct train between Harborside Light Rail Station and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers?

    The RED train line goes from Exchange Place station near Harborside Light Rail Station in Jersey City to Newark - World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark - World Trade Center station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harborside Light Rail Station to Rutgers by train?

    The total travel time between Harborside Light Rail Station in Jersey City and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Harborside Light Rail Station to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the RED train from the Exchange Place station near Harborside Light Rail Station in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harborside Light Rail Station and Rutgers?

    Get off the train at the Newark - World Trade Center station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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