How to get from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers by light rail and train?

From 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers by light rail and train

To get from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the HLR light rail from 8th Street Light Rail Station station to Exchange Place Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED train 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 36 min.

96min
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - RED
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 8th Street Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    8th Street Light Rail Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hoboken Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    21 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 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from 8th St at Ave C station to C Columbus Drive at Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED train 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 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - RED
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 8th St at Ave C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8th St at Ave C
    ID 31163
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    81x Turnpike Exp Exchange Pl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20643
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    18 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
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Public transit directions from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers

The distance between 8th Street Light Rail Station, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 38.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers by 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 8th Street Light Rail Station

8th Street Light Rail Station is located at 8th Street Light Rail Station, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Ave C at North St.

Bus stations close to 8th Street Light Rail Station:

  • Ave C at North St
  • 8th St at Ave C
  • Avenue C 269

Public transit stations close to Rutgers, New Brunswick

Rutgers is located at New Street, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Albany St & Spring St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • Albany St & Spring St
  • New Brunswick (Downtown)
  • George St at Albany St

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From 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from 8th St at Ave C station to C Columbus Drive at Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED train 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 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - RED
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 8th St at Ave C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8th St at Ave C
    ID 31163
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    81x Turnpike Exp Exchange Pl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20643
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    18 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Light Rail line HLR, Train line RED, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 81, Train line RED, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between 8th Street Light Rail Station and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers?

    The HLR light rail line goes from Hoboken Terminal station near 8th Street Light Rail Station in Bayonne to Exchange Place Light Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Exchange Place Light Rail Station station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Rutgers by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between 8th Street Light Rail Station in Bayonne and Rutgers in New Brunswick by light rail and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near 8th Street Light Rail Station to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the HLR light rail from the Hoboken Terminal station near 8th Street Light Rail Station in Bayonne.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between 8th Street Light Rail Station and Rutgers?

    Get off the light rail at the Exchange Place Light Rail Station station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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