How to get from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers by bus and train?

From Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 16 bus from Garfield Ave at Union St station to Journal Square Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED train 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 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Train - RED
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garfield Ave at Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Ave at Union St
    ID 20731
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Journal Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| 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

From Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers by light rail and train

To get from Garfield Avenue 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 Garfield Avenue 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 NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

94min
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - RED
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr Tonnelle Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    11 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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| 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 Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers

The distance between Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 30.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station 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 Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers

To check the bus and train schedule from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station) 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.

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From Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers by light rail and train

To get from Garfield Avenue 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 Garfield Avenue 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 NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

94min
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - RED
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr Tonnelle Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    11 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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| 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 Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 16, Train line RED, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Light Rail line HLR, Train line RED, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers?

    The 16 bus line goes from Garfield Ave at Union St station near Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station in Jersey City to Journal Square station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Journal Square station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to Rutgers by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station in Jersey City and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Garfield Ave at Union St stop near Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station and Rutgers?

    Get off the bus at the Journal Square station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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