Rutgers New Brunswick Train Station

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is easily accessible by train. The New Brunswick train station, with New Jersey Transit and Amtrak service, is located downtown, just a short walk from Rutgers University. The station is also across from the Suburban Transit station, which offers commuter bus services to New York City. The New Brunswick Station was built in 1903 and is within walking distance of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the Johnson & Johnson world headquarters.

Several train lines service the New Brunswick area, including the Northeast Corridor Line, which provides local and express service between Penn Station in New York, Newark, and Trenton, New Jersey. Additionally, the New Jersey Transit train from Newark International Airport stops at New Brunswick Station, making it convenient for travellers arriving by air.

New Brunswick Station address

The New Brunswick Station in New Jersey is located at the intersection of French Street and Albany Street, between Easton and George Street. The station is about 1 mile from Route 18. The station's address is:

> French and Albany Streets, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

The station is served by New Jersey Transit and Amtrak, with connections to New York Penn Station, Newark, and Trenton, New Jersey. The station is also served by Suburban Transit, providing bus service to and from New York City.

The New Brunswick Station is within walking distance of several notable locations, including Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and the Johnson & Johnson world headquarters. The Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center is located about 2 miles from the station, and can be easily accessed by public transportation or car.

For those driving to the station, there are several parking lots available in the nearby area. Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 offer daily and/or monthly parking rates for residents and non-residents.

New Brunswick Station parking

The New Brunswick train station is located downtown, near Rutgers New Brunswick. The station offers New Jersey Transit and Amtrak services, with connections to New York Penn Station, Newark, and Trenton, New Jersey.

Parking options near the New Brunswick Station include:

Lot 1 (Church St (Ferren Daily Deck))

• Standard Spaces: 278
• Accessible Spaces: 11
• Type of Parking: Daily
• Non-Resident Rate: $12/day

Lot 2 (Paterson St (Ferren Monthly Deck))

• Lot Location: Paterson St (Ferren Monthly Deck)
• Standard Spaces: 234
• Accessible Spaces: 20
• Type of Parking: Permit
• Resident Rate: $115/month
• Non-Resident Rate: $125/month

Lot 3 (90 Paterson St (Wellness Deck))

• Lot Location: 90 Paterson St
• Standard Spaces: 1275
• Accessible Spaces: 25
• Type of Parking: Daily/Permit
• Resident Rate: $22/day or $175/month
• Non-Resident Rate: $22/day or $175/month

Lot 4 (90 Church St (Lower Church Street Deck))

• Lot Location: 90 Church St
• Standard Spaces: 429
• Accessible Spaces: 8
• Type of Parking: Daily/Permit
• Resident and Non-Resident Rates: Hourly rates available

Lot 5 (7 Wall Street (Gateway Deck))

• Lot Location: 7 Wall Street
• Standard Spaces: 645
• Accessible Spaces: 14
• Type of Parking: Daily
• Non-Resident Rate: $22/day

Lot 6 (124 Paterson Street (Paterson Street Deck))

• Lot Location: 124 Paterson Street
• Standard Spaces: 1580
• Accessible Spaces: 26
• Type of Parking: Daily/Permit
• Non-Resident Rate: $17/day

In addition to these lots, there are also on-street parking options available near the station, as well as parking decks on Paterson Street, Morris Street, Plum Street, New Street, and Lower Church Street that offer daily hourly rates.

Getting to Rutgers from New Brunswick Station

The New Brunswick train station, with New Jersey Transit and Amtrak service, is located downtown, and is within easy walking distance of Rutgers University.

If you are arriving by train, exit at the front end of the platform and you will find yourself on Easton Avenue. If you are arriving by bus, walk up the street until you reach the traffic light at Easton Avenue.

From Easton Avenue, turn right and walk up to the first traffic light. Turn right again onto Somerset Street and walk for one block. Then turn left onto College Avenue and walk for two (rather long) blocks. Turn right onto Seminary Place – the Linguistics Department is at number 18, a yellowish house on your right. The whole walk should take 5-10 minutes.

If you would prefer not to walk, you will find a taxi stand as you exit the train station. A taxi to the department should cost $3-$5.

Getting to Rutgers by Public Transport

Public transit provides an easy way to get from New York City and three major NY/NJ airports to Rutgers University.

From Newark International Airport, take the NJT train from the airport station. All southward-tending trains stop in New Brunswick. To get to the train station from the airport, take the monorail.

From John F. Kennedy International Airport, take the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) to Penn Station in New York City. Then, take the NJ Transit train from Penn Station to New Brunswick.

From La Guardia Airport, take the M60 bus to 125th St and St Nicholas Ave, Manhattan. Take the C or A train downtown to 34th St/Penn Station (or 42nd St/Port Authority if you want to continue by bus). Then follow the directions from New York City below.

By train, take NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line (final destination Trenton) to New Brunswick.

By bus, take the Suburban Transit bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal (8th Ave and 41st St) to New Brunswick, and get off at the New Brunswick train station. Buses usually depart from gates 420 and 421 in the South Building. Tickets are $5.55 one way or $10.80 round trip, and must be bought in advance at the ticket windows on the ground level.

Getting to New Brunswick Station from NYC

The New Brunswick train station is located downtown, across from the Suburban Transit station, which has a commuter bus service to NYC. The train station is served by New Jersey Transit and Amtrak.

The best way to get to New Brunswick Station from NYC is by train. From Penn Station (8th Ave and 33rd St), take NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line (final destination Trenton) to New Brunswick. The journey takes around 1 hour.

Alternatively, you can take the Suburban Transit bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal (8th Ave and 41st St). Buses usually depart from gates 420 and 421 in the South Building. Tickets are $5.55 one way and $10.80 round trip, and must be bought in advance at the ticket windows on the ground level. The bus journey takes around 55 minutes.

If you are travelling from one of the New York/New Jersey airports, there are a few different options:

• From John F. Kennedy International Airport, take the LIRR to Penn Station in New York City, then take the NJ Transit train to New Brunswick.
• From La Guardia Airport, take the M60 bus to 125th St and St Nicholas Ave, then take the C or A train downtown to 34th St/Penn Station or 42nd St/Port Authority. From there, follow the directions above.
• From Newark International Airport, take the NJT train from the airport station. All southward-tending trains stop in New Brunswick. To get to the train station from the airport, take the monorail.

New Brunswick Station ticket office hours

The New Brunswick Station ticket office hours are 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the ticket office is open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

The New Brunswick Station is located on French and Albany Street, between Easton and George Street. The station is about 1 mile from Route 18 and is served by New Jersey Transit and Amtrak. The station is also across from the Suburban Transit station, which offers commuter bus services to New York City.

The New Brunswick Station is within walking distance of Rutgers University, as well as the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the Johnson & Johnson world headquarters.

To get to the Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center from the New Brunswick Station, you can take a taxi, which should cost around $3 to $5. Alternatively, it is a 5 to 10-minute walk. When exiting the train station, you will be on Easton Avenue. Turn right and walk up to the first light, then turn right onto Somerset Street. After one block, turn left onto College Avenue and walk for two long blocks. Finally, turn right onto Seminary Place, and the Linguistics Department will be at 18 Seminary Place, a yellowish house on your right.

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