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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 Silver Spring, MD to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $201.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $227 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Silver Spring, MD to New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is $122 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Silver Spring, MD to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $210 (€170).
A bus is $139 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Silver Spring, MD to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $227 (€184).
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
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Buses from Silver Spring, MD to New Brunswick, NJ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€56) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 1-5 depending on service.
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