How to get from Grand Central Madison to Rutgers by subway and train?

From Grand Central Madison to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from Grand Central Madison to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 2
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    40 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Grand Central Madison to Rutgers by train

To get from Grand Central Madison to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Grand Central Madison station to Woodside station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONG BEACH BRANCH train and finally take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Grand Central Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grand Central Madison
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Far Rockaway
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woodside
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    40 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 Grand Central Madison to Rutgers

The distance between Grand Central Madison, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 34.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Madison to Rutgers by subway 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 Grand Central Madison

Grand Central Madison is located at Grand Central Madison, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Madison Av/E 46 St.

Subway stations close to Grand Central Madison:

  • 51 St
  • 5 Av/53 St
  • Grand Central-42 St

Train stations close to Grand Central Madison:

  • Grand Central

Bus stations close to Grand Central Madison:

  • Madison Av/E 46 St
  • Madison Av/E 47 St
  • Madison Ave @ 47th 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 Albany St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St at Albany St
  • Albany St & Spring St
  • New Brunswick (Downtown)

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From Grand Central Madison to Rutgers by train

To get from Grand Central Madison to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Grand Central Madison station to Woodside station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONG BEACH BRANCH train and finally take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Grand Central Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grand Central Madison
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Far Rockaway
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woodside
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    40 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 Grand Central Madison to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line 7, Subway line 2, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central Madison to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Train line LONG BEACH BRANCH, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central Madison and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central Madison to Rutgers?

    The 7 subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central Madison to Rutgers by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Grand Central Madison in Manhattan and Rutgers in New Brunswick by subway and train is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central Madison to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 7 subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central Madison in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central Madison and Rutgers?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Hudson Yards station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • When is the first bus from Grand Central Madison to Rutgers?

    The first bus from Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick is 100 - Princeton - NYC. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 4:00 AM.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central Madison to Rutgers?

    The first train from Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick is Northeast Corridor. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 7:43 PM.

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