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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$201 Average price | $204 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is $152 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $201 (€160).
A bus is $155 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $204 (€163).
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Compare prices and tickets Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ
Trains from Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $150 (€120) but you can travel from only $38 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $150 (€120) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 10:46 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Trains from Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Brunswick, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rockville, MD to New Brunswick, NJ
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several lots and garages in the vicinity.
- Old Man Rafferty's
- The Frog and The Peach
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- The Heldrich Hotel
- Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
- Rutgers University Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 810, 811, 814, 815, 818
- Suburban Transit/Coach USA
- Greyhound Lines
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