How to get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers by subway and train?

From E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 7X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the NEC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The subway and train schedule from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

65min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - NEC
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 - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3713| Jersey Avenue
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    9 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers

The distance between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 33.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers

To check the subway and train schedule from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (E 42nd St & 3rd Ave) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line 7X, Train line ACELA, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct subway between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave and Rutgers?

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

  • Which subway line goes from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers?

    The 7X subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave in Manhattan to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers by subway and train?

    The total travel time between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 7X subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave and Rutgers?

    Get off the subway at the 42 St-Bryant Pk station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • When is the first bus from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers?

    The first bus from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave in Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick is 100 - Princeton - NYC. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 2:00 AM.

  • When is the first train from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers?

    The first train from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave in Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick is Northeast Regional. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 12:50 AM.

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