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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 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 NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 2
Train - NC
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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| 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

Alternative route from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers by subway and train via 7, 1 and NC

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 1 subway 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 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 1
Train - NC
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 - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    2 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers

The distance between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 34.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 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.

Public transit stations close to E 42nd St & 3rd Ave

E 42nd St & 3rd Ave is located at E 42nd St & 3rd Ave, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is E 42 St/3 Av.

Subway stations close to E 42nd St & 3rd Ave:

  • Grand Central-42 St
  • 33 St
  • 51 St

Train stations close to E 42nd St & 3rd Ave:

  • Grand Central
  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to E 42nd St & 3rd Ave:

  • E 42 St/3 Av
  • E 42nd St & 3rd Ave
  • 3rd Ave & 42nd St

Public transit stations close to Rutgers, New Brunswick

Rutgers is located at New Street, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Albany St & Spring St.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

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

Alternative route from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers by subway and train via 7, 1 and NC

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 1 subway 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 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 1
Train - NC
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 - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    2 min
  • 6
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Subway line 7, Subway line 2, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Subway line 7, Subway line 1, Train line NC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

    The 7 subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 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 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the 7 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 34 St-Hudson Yards station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • 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 Corridor. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 7:43 PM.