How to get from Newark to Rutherford Station by bus and light rail?

Newark to Rutherford Station - Light Rail Schedule

The NLR light rail from Newark to Rutherford Station usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 48 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Newark to Rutherford Station by bus and light rail

To get from Newark to Rutherford Station in Rutherford, take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Military Park Light Rail Station station. Next, take the 76 bus from Broad St at Prudential Dr station to Rutherford Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Rutherford Station on the Moovit app.

48min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 7676
Walk to Rutherford Station
Leaves from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Military Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30770
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Prudential Dr
    ID 18330
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Hackensack
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rutherford Rail Station
    ID 13496
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rutherford Station
    Walk to
    Rutherford Station
    East Erie Avenue
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Rutherford Station

The distance between Newark and Rutherford Station is approximately 10.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Rutherford Station by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rutherford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Newark to Rutherford Station

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Newark to Rutherford Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark) and destination (Rutherford Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Rutherford Station?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 76.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Rutherford Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Rutherford Station?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Military Park Light Rail Station near Newark in New York - New Jersey to Broad St at Prudential Dr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Broad St at Prudential Dr station near Rutherford Station.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Rutherford Station by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark and Rutherford Station by light rail and bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Rutherford Station?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Military Park Light Rail Station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Newark and Rutherford Station?

    Get off the light rail at the Broad St at Prudential Dr stop, which is closest to Rutherford Station.

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