How to get from American Dream to Rutgers by bus and train?

From American Dream to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from American Dream to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 85 bus from American Dream station to Plaza Dr at Harmon Meadow Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 78 bus and finally take the NEC train from Secaucus station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from American Dream may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

84min
Bus - 8585
Bus - 7878
Train - NEC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from American Dream

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    American Dream
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Hoboken Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plaza Dr at Harmon Meadow Blvd
    ID 21626
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Secaucus
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32468
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Secaucus
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3917| Trenton Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in New York - New Jersey.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from American Dream to Rutgers

The distance between American Dream, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 35.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from American Dream 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 American Dream to Rutgers

To check the bus and train schedule from American Dream to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (American Dream) 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.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from American Dream to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 85, Bus line 78, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct bus between American Dream and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from American Dream to Rutgers?

    The 85 bus line goes from Plaza Dr at Harmon Meadow Blvd station near American Dream in East Rutherford to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from American Dream to Rutgers by bus and train?

    The total travel time between American Dream in East Rutherford and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near American Dream to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 85 bus from the Plaza Dr at Harmon Meadow Blvd stop near American Dream in East Rutherford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between American Dream and Rutgers?

    Get off the bus at the Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

Popular Routes