How to get from New York Port Authority to Rutgers by subway and train?

From New York Port Authority to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from New York Port Authority to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 2 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The subway and train schedule from New York Port Authority may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

72min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from New York Port Authority to Rutgers by subway and train via 3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NC

To get from New York Port Authority to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The subway and train schedule from New York Port Authority may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

74min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 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 New York Port Authority to Rutgers

The distance between New York Port Authority, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 36.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York Port Authority 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.

Subway And Train schedule from New York Port Authority to Rutgers

To check the subway and train schedule from New York Port Authority to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York Port Authority) and destination (Rutgers), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway 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 subway and train schedules.

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Alternative route from New York Port Authority to Rutgers by subway and train via 3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NC

To get from New York Port Authority to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The subway and train schedule from New York Port Authority may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

74min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 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 New York Port Authority to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Subway line 2, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New York Port Authority to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Subway line 3, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct subway between New York Port Authority and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which subway line goes from New York Port Authority to Rutgers?

    The 2 subway line goes from 34 St-Penn Station station near New York Port Authority in Manhattan to Metropark Amtrak Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Metropark Amtrak Station station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York Port Authority to Rutgers by subway and train?

    The total travel time between New York Port Authority in Manhattan and Rutgers in New Brunswick by subway and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near New York Port Authority to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 2 subway from the 34 St-Penn Station station near New York Port Authority in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between New York Port Authority and Rutgers?

    Get off the subway at the Metropark Amtrak Station station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • When is the first train from New York Port Authority to Rutgers?

    The first train from New York Port Authority in Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick is Northeast Corridor. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 1:10 AM.

  • When is the last bus from New York Port Authority to Rutgers?

    The last bus from New York Port Authority in Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick is the 100 - Princeton - NYC line. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 3:00 AM.

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