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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.

Public transit stations close to Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave

Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave is located at Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Merrick Blvd/Jamaica Av.

Subway stations close to Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave:

  • 169 St
  • Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • Parsons Blvd

Bus stations close to Merrick Bl/Jamaica Ave:

  • Merrick Blvd/Jamaica Av
  • Jamaica Av/165 St
  • Jamaica Av /165 St

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 Remsen Ave.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St at Remsen Ave
  • George St at Tabernacle Way#
  • Remsen Ave at Welton St

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.