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How to get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers by subway and train?

From 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers by subway and train

To get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the R subway from 23 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq 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 11 min.

71min
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers by subway and train via W, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NC

To get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the W subway from 23 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq 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 16 min.

76min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 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 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers

The distance between 5th Ave & W 23rd St, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 36.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th Ave & W 23rd St 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 5th Ave & W 23rd St

5th Ave & W 23rd St is located at 5th Ave & W 23rd St, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is 23 St.

Subway stations close to 5th Ave & W 23rd St:

  • 23 St
  • 23 St-Baruch College
  • 28 St

Train stations close to 5th Ave & W 23rd St:

  • 23rd Street

Bus stations close to 5th Ave & W 23rd St:

  • W 23rd St & 5th Ave
  • 5th Ave & W 23rd St
  • 5 Av/W 23 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 Tabernacle Way#.

Train stations close to Rutgers:

  • New Brunswick
  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison

Bus stations close to Rutgers:

  • George St at Tabernacle Way#
  • George St at Throop Ave
  • Remsen Ave at Welton St

Alternative route from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers by subway and train via W, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NC

To get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the W subway from 23 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq 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 16 min.

76min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    13 min
  • 9
    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 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Subway line R, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Subway line W, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct subway between 5th Ave & W 23rd St and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers?

    The R subway line goes from 23 St station near 5th Ave & W 23rd St in Manhattan to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers by subway and train?

    The total travel time between 5th Ave & W 23rd St in Manhattan and Rutgers in New Brunswick by subway and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 5th Ave & W 23rd St to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the R subway from the 23 St station near 5th Ave & W 23rd St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5th Ave & W 23rd St and Rutgers?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • When is the first train from 5th Ave & W 23rd St to Rutgers?

    The first train from 5th Ave & W 23rd St in Manhattan to Rutgers in New Brunswick is Northeast Regional. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 11:50 PM.