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How to get from Garden City to Rutgers by train?

From Garden City to Rutgers by train

To get from Garden City to Rutgers in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Garden City station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the NEC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The train schedule from Garden City may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Rutgers on the Moovit app.

123min
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - NEC
Walk to Rutgers
Leaves from Garden City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3831| Trenton Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    58 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rutgers
    Walk to
    Rutgers
    New Street
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Garden City to Rutgers

The distance between Garden City, New Brunswick and Rutgers, New Brunswick is approximately 53.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garden City to Rutgers by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Garden City to Rutgers

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Garden City to Rutgers?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Train line NEC.

  • Is there a direct train between Garden City and Rutgers?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Garden City to Rutgers?

    The HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train line goes from Jamaica station near Garden City in Garden City to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 34 St-Penn Station station near Rutgers in New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Garden City to Rutgers by train?

    The total travel time between Garden City in Garden City and Rutgers in New Brunswick by train is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Garden City to get to Rutgers?

    Get on the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from the Jamaica station near Garden City in Garden City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Garden City and Rutgers?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Rutgers in New Brunswick.

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