How to get from Newark to Union County College by bus and light rail?

Newark to Union County College - Light Rail Schedule

The NLR light rail from Newark to Union County College usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Newark to Union County College by bus and light rail

To get from Newark to Union County College in Cranford, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Military Park Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 65 bus and finally take the 66 bus from Us-22 250'E Of Central Ave station to Union College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Union County College on the Moovit app.

74min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 6565
Bus - 6666
Walk to Union County College
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 Academy St
    ID 18346
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    D Dunellen Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Us-22 250'E Of Central Ave
    ID 29139
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    V UC Cranford Via Mtnside & Vauxhall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union College
    ID 28486
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union County College
    Walk to
    Union County College
    Colby Lane
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Union County College

The distance between Newark, Cranford and Union County College, Cranford is approximately 20.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Union County College by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cranford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Newark to Union County College

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Newark to Union County College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark) and destination (Union County College), 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 Union County College?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 65, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Union County College?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Union County College?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Military Park Light Rail Station near Newark in New York - New Jersey to Broad St at Academy St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Broad St at Academy St station near Union County College in Cranford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Union County College by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark in New York - New Jersey and Union County College in Cranford by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Union County College?

    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 Union County College?

    Get off the light rail at the Broad St at Academy St stop, which is closest to Union County College in Cranford.

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