Rutgers New Brunswick: Train Travel Guide

Rutgers University in New Brunswick is easily accessible by train. The New Brunswick train station, with New Jersey Transit and Amtrak service, is located downtown and is across from the Suburban Transit station, which offers commuter bus service to NYC. The New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor line provides local and express service between New Brunswick and Penn Station in New York, Newark, and Trenton, New Jersey. Amtrak also provides limited direct service to New Brunswick, with connections available via New Jersey Transit trains to principal Amtrak stations. The train fare to Rutgers costs about $3.50 to $16.75.

New Brunswick train station

New Brunswick Station is an active commuter train station in the city of New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The station is located at the junction of Albany and French Streets (State Route 27) and Easton Avenue (County Route 527). The station consists of two handicap-accessible side platforms, with four tracks in between.

New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line and Amtrak's Keystone Service and Northeast Regional service trains stop at New Brunswick Station. The station is accessible for those with disabilities, with an elevator tower that provides access to the eastbound platform.

To get to Rutgers University–New Brunswick by train from New York City, take the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line train from Penn Station (8th Ave and 33rd St) to New Brunswick Station. The final destination of this line is Trenton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to the New Brunswick train station.

From the New Brunswick train station, you can walk to the Rutgers campus in 5-10 minutes. Exit at the front end of the platform onto Easton Avenue. Turn right and walk up to the first traffic light, then turn right again onto Somerset Street. After one block, turn left onto College Avenue for two blocks, then turn right onto Seminary Place. The Rutgers campus will be on your right.

New Jersey Transit

The New Jersey Transit train from Penn Station in New York City to New Brunswick is the best way to get to Rutgers New Brunswick by train. The train ride is approximately 50 minutes to one hour. The final destination of the train is Trenton, so make sure to stay on the train until you reach New Brunswick.

To get to the New Brunswick train station from Penn Station, take the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line train (final destination Trenton) to New Brunswick. The train fare is approximately $3.50 to $16.75.

From the New Brunswick train station, you can walk to the Rutgers campus. Exit at the front end of the platform, and you will find yourself on Easton Avenue. Turn right and walk one block to Somerset Street. Turn right again and walk one short block to College Avenue. Turn left and walk two long blocks to Seminary Place. The Rutgers Linguistics Department is at 18 Seminary Place, a yellowish house on your right. The whole walk should take 5-10 minutes.

If you don't want to walk, you can take a taxi to the Rutgers campus. There is a taxi stand as you exit the New Brunswick train station, and the fare should be $3-$5.

Amtrak

Tickets for Amtrak trains can be purchased via Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL. Amtrak offers various discounts and promotions, including savings for kids, seniors, military personnel, and groups. Additionally, Amtrak provides a unique travel experience with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a café car, the ability to use phones and electronic devices at all times, and spacious seats.

It is important to note that the Amtrak station in New Brunswick is also served by New Jersey Transit, providing additional travel options to and from the area. New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor line offers local and express service between Penn Station in New York and Trenton, New Jersey, with a stop in New Brunswick. This provides further connectivity for travellers looking to use Amtrak services from other stations.

New York Penn Station

To get to Rutgers New Brunswick by train from New York Penn Station, you can take the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line train to New Brunswick. This train line provides service between New York Penn Station, New Brunswick, and the Trenton Transit Center. The Northeast Corridor line is accessible from the NJ Transit app, where you can purchase tickets and check train times.

Alternatively, you can purchase tickets from the ticket machines or from an attendant at the train station. The train ride is approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour, and New York is the last stop on the Northeast Corridor line.

If you are coming from one of the New York/New Jersey airports, there are a few different ways to get to New York Penn Station. From John F. Kennedy International Airport, you can take the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) to Penn Station for $5, plus a $2 metro card. From La Guardia Airport, take the M60 bus to 125th St and St Nicholas Ave in Manhattan. From there, take the C or A train downtown to 34th St/Penn Station. From Newark International Airport, take the NJT train from the airport station, as all southward-tending trains will stop in New Brunswick.

Once you arrive at New Brunswick train station, you can either walk or take a taxi to your final destination.

Newark and Trenton

Getting to Rutgers New Brunswick by Train from Newark and Trenton

New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line provides local and express service between Penn Station in New York and Newark and Trenton, New Jersey. The final destination of this train is Trenton, with New Brunswick as one of its intermediate stops.

From Newark

If you are travelling from Newark Airport, take the monorail from inside the airport to the Newark International Airport station. All southward-tending trains stop in New Brunswick.

From Trenton

The New Jersey Transit train from Trenton to New Brunswick is the same train that originates from New York Penn Station.

Tickets and Timings

You can download the NJTransit app to purchase tickets and check train times. Alternatively, you can buy tickets from the ticket machines or from an attendant at the train station.

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