How to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City

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from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City

You can get from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City by train, bus or flight.

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To get from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City on Mar 22 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:52PMNew Brunswick Station0h47 09:39PMPenn Station
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51One-way
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08:52PMNew Brunswick Station0h47 09:39PMPenn Station
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51One-way
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09:59AMNew Brunswick Station0h45 10:44AMPenn Station
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621One-way

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Travel Information from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City

distanceDistance28 miles (45 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$10 - $47
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $10 (€9) • 54 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $47 (€42) • 44 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or Amtrak

Take a bus or train to travel 28 miles (45 km) to New York City from New Brunswick, NJ. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 44 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $10 (€9). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City.

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You can travel between New Brunswick, NJ and New York City 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to New York City:

Taking a bus is about $37 (€32) less than taking a train, which costs on average $47 (€42) for this route.

The quickest way to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City is by train, which takes on average 44 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 54 min.

The distance is approximately 28 miles (45 km) from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City.

The average frequency per day from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City is:

  • 25 buses a day.
  • 50 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City:

    If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

    • Flixbus can take you to New York City by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City for $10 (€9).
    • Amtrak can take you to New York City by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City for $47 (€42).
    Many of our customers traveling from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City don't make New York City their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after New York City are Boston, Washington, DC or Philadelphia, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from New York City to any of these top destinations today!

    When planning your trip from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

    • Bus tickets cost $10 (€9) one way on average.
    • Train tickets are costing on average $47 (€42) one way.

    However, we recommend buying tickets from New Brunswick, NJ to New York City online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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