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How to get from West Orange to Rutgers University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from West Orange to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Nj, take the 21 bus from Mississippi Ave Loop station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers University
Leaves from Mississippi Ave Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mississippi Ave Loop
    ID 19553
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rutgers University
    Walk to
    Rutgers University
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 97, 34 and NC

To get from West Orange to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 97 bus from Main St at Park Dr North station to Thomas Blvd at Dodd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 34 bus and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Bus - 3434
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers University
Leaves from Main St at Park Dr North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St at Park Dr North
    ID 19457
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Crosstown East Orange Crosstown Central Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thomas Blvd at Dodd St
    ID 17433
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    34p Newark Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Market St under Bridge
    ID 18733
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers University
    Walk to
    Rutgers University
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Orange to Rutgers University

The distance between West Orange, New Brunswick, Nj and Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Nj is approximately 30.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Orange to Rutgers University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to West Orange

West Orange is located at Eagle Rock Avenue, New Brunswick, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Mississippi Ave Loop.

Bus stations close to West Orange:

  • Mississippi Ave Loop
  • Essex Green Shopping Center
  • Dodd St At Long St

Public transit stations close to Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Nj

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

Train stations close to Rutgers University:

  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to Rutgers University:

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 97, 34 and NC

To get from West Orange to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 97 bus from Main St at Park Dr North station to Thomas Blvd at Dodd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 34 bus and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Bus - 3434
Train - NC
Walk to Rutgers University
Leaves from Main St at Park Dr North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St at Park Dr North
    ID 19457
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Crosstown East Orange Crosstown Central Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thomas Blvd at Dodd St
    ID 17433
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    34p Newark Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Market St under Bridge
    ID 18733
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rutgers University
    Walk to
    Rutgers University
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Orange to Rutgers University?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Orange to Rutgers University?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 97, Bus line 34, Bus line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Orange and Rutgers University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Orange to Rutgers University?

    The 21 bus line goes from Mississippi Ave Loop station near West Orange in West Orange, Nj to Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta station near Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Orange to Rutgers University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between West Orange in West Orange, Nj and Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Nj by bus and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Orange to get to Rutgers University?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Mississippi Ave Loop stop near West Orange in West Orange, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Orange and Rutgers University?

    Get off the bus at the Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta station, which is closest to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Nj.

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