How to get from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark by train?

By train

To get from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark in Newark, Nj, take the MCL train from Ridgewood station to Secaucus station. Next, take the MEL train from Secaucus station to Newark Broad St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

55min$9.75
Train - MCL
Train - MEL
Walk to Rutgers University - Newark
Leaves from Ridgewood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ridgewood
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1156| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6315| Summit
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rutgers University - Newark
    Walk to
    Rutgers University - Newark
    University Avenue
    0.54 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and train

To get from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark in Newark, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the MCL train from Ridgewood station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Washington Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Walk to Rutgers University - Newark
Leaves from Ridgewood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ridgewood
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1156| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Washington Street
    2 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers University - Newark
    Walk to
    Rutgers University - Newark
    University Avenue
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark

The distance between Ridgewood, Newark, Nj and Rutgers University - Newark, Newark, Nj is approximately 22.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newark, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ridgewood

Ridgewood is located at Ridgewood, Newark, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Wilsey Square at West Ridgewood Ave.

Train stations close to Ridgewood:

  • Glen Rock
  • Ho-Ho-Kus
  • Glen Rock Main Line

Bus stations close to Ridgewood:

  • Wilsey Square at West Ridgewood Ave
  • Oak St at Franklin Ave
  • Franklin Ave at North Walnut St

Public transit stations close to Rutgers University - Newark, Newark, Nj

Rutgers University - Newark is located at University Avenue, Newark, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Washington St at Central Ave.

Bus stations close to Rutgers University - Newark:

  • Washington St at Central Ave
  • Central Ave at Washington St
  • Central Ave at University Ave

Related Routes

By light rail and train

To get from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark in Newark, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the MCL train from Ridgewood station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Washington Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Walk to Rutgers University - Newark
Leaves from Ridgewood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ridgewood
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1156| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Washington Street
    2 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers University - Newark
    Walk to
    Rutgers University - Newark
    University Avenue
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line MCL, Bus line MEL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line MCL, Bus line NC, Bus line NLR.

  • Is there a direct train between Ridgewood and Rutgers University - Newark?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark?

    The MCL train line goes from #1156| Hoboken station near Ridgewood in Ridgewood Village, Nj to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Secaucus station near Rutgers University - Newark in Newark, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark by train?

    The total travel time between Ridgewood in Ridgewood Village, Nj and Rutgers University - Newark in Newark, Nj by train is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ridgewood to get to Rutgers University - Newark?

    Get on the MCL train from the #1156| Hoboken station near Ridgewood in Ridgewood Village, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ridgewood and Rutgers University - Newark?

    Get off the train at the Secaucus station, which is closest to Rutgers University - Newark in Newark, Nj.

  • How much is the train fare from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark?

    The ride from Ridgewood to Rutgers University - Newark costs $9.75.

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