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Zimmerli Art Museum
Major university art museum at Rutgers with strong Russian and Soviet nonconformist holdings plus rotating contemporary exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cincinnati, OH to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $221. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $221, and a train costs an average of $337.
Distance: 542 miles (873 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$221 Average price Cheapest | $337 Average price | $313 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 10m Average total duration 24h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 34m Average total duration 18h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cincinnati, OH to New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is $91 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cincinnati, OH to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $313 (€256).
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cincinnati, OH to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $337 (€276).
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 4m.
Bus takes on average 24h 40m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $221 |
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Buses from Cincinnati, OH to New Brunswick, NJ run on average 4 times per day, taking around 24h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $221 (€181) but you can travel from only $220 (€180) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 04:25, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 542 miles (873 km) distance in 24h 40m.
Distance 542 miles (873 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $221 (€181) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 24h 40m |
First bus 4:25 AM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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