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How to get from Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers by bus and train?

From Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers by bus and train

To get from Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the N31 bus from Hempstead Transit Center station to Broadway & Sunrise Hwy. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONG BEACH 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 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Bus - N31N31
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Hempstead Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hempstead Transit Center
  • 2
    Bus - N31N31
    Wait for bus
    N31
    Far Rockaway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & Sunrise Hwy.
    ID 5135
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lynbrook
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    34 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers by train

To get from Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Hempstead station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON 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 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to train station
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hempstead
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    60 min
  • 8
    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 Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers

The distance between Hempstead Transit Center, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 57.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hempstead Transit Center 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 Hempstead Transit Center

Hempstead Transit Center is located at Hempstead Transit Center, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is (Arr.) Hemp Tc / Morrell.

Train stations close to Hempstead Transit Center:

  • Hempstead
  • West Hempstead
  • Country Life Press

Bus stations close to Hempstead Transit Center:

  • (Arr.) Hemp Tc / Morrell
  • Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia
  • Hemp Trans Ctr / Main

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 55's Of New St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St 55's Of New St
  • Livingston Ave at New St
  • Livingston Ave at Morris St

From Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers by train

To get from Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Hempstead station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON 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 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to train station
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hempstead
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    60 min
  • 8
    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 Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line N31, Train line LONG BEACH BRANCH, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hempstead Transit Center and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers?

    The N31 bus line goes from Far Rockaway station near Hempstead Transit Center in Hempstead to Broadway & Sunrise Hwy. station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Broadway & Sunrise Hwy. station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hempstead Transit Center to Rutgers by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Hempstead Transit Center in Hempstead and Rutgers in New Brunswick by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hempstead Transit Center to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the N31 bus from the Far Rockaway stop near Hempstead Transit Center in Hempstead.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hempstead Transit Center and Rutgers?

    Get off the bus at the Broadway & Sunrise Hwy. station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.