Student rides
Rutgers University-New Brunswick rides home, airport runs & game day
New Brunswick, New Jersey· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from New Brunswick and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
New Brunswick connects to the relay grid near New York, NY (27 miles away). Popular first legs:
- New Brunswick → Philadelphia, PA93 mi · $10–$20
- New Brunswick → Atlantic City, NJ111 mi · $15–$25
- New Brunswick → Scranton, PA115 mi · $15–$25
- New Brunswick → Springfield, MA140 mi · $20–$30
- New Brunswick → Lancaster, PA150 mi · $20–$35
- New Brunswick → Dover, DE156 mi · $20–$35
- New Brunswick → Albany, NY156 mi · $20–$35
- New Brunswick → Boston, MA221 mi · $30–$50
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near New Brunswick
Rutgers University-New Brunswick student travel FAQ
- How do Rutgers University-New Brunswick students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving New Brunswick bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from New Brunswick cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.