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The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
One of the world's great museums, spanning ancient to modern art across a vast Fifth Avenue complex beside Central Park.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
57 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New Brunswick, NJ to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Brunswick, NJ to New York, NY will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 3 buses that leave New Brunswick, NJ for New York, NY on Tue, May 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Brunswick, NJ to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to New York, NY:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to New York, NY costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $40 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 54m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Suburban Transit.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for New Brunswick, NJ to New York, NY buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:00 PM New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station) | 0h50 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station) | 1h10 | 5:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station) | 0h50 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from New Brunswick, NJ to New York, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average bus duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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