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How to get from Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers by bus and train?

From Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the Q44-SBS bus from Merrick Bl/Archer Av station to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train and finally take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Merrick Bl/Archer Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrick Bl/Archer Av
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q44-SBS
    Select Bus Bronx Zoo Via Main St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers by bus and train via Q8, OYSTER BAY BRANCH and NC

To get from Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the Q8 bus from Jamaica Av / 164 St station to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train and finally take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Jamaica Av / 164 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jamaica Av / 164 St
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    55 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 Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers

The distance between Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 45.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave 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.

Alternative route from Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers by bus and train via Q8, OYSTER BAY BRANCH and NC

To get from Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the Q8 bus from Jamaica Av / 164 St station to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train and finally take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Jamaica Av / 164 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jamaica Av / 164 St
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    55 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 Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line Q44-SBS, Train line OYSTER BAY BRANCH, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line Q8, Train line OYSTER BAY BRANCH, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers?

    The Q44-SBS bus line goes from Merrick Bl/Archer Av station near Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave in Queens to Select Bus Bronx Zoo Via Main St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Select Bus Bronx Zoo Via Main St station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to Rutgers by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave in Queens and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the Q44-SBS bus from the Merrick Bl/Archer Av stop near Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave and Rutgers?

    Get off the bus at the Select Bus Bronx Zoo Via Main St station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.