Resources for Commuters

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We encourage the use of mass transit, especially since Rutgers University–Newark is only a few blocks from Newark Penn Station. You can also commute to campus via bus and light rail. Visit NJ Transit online to access information about the train, bus, light rail, and related apps:

• NJ Transit train schedule
• NJ Transit bus schedule
• NJ Transit light rail schedule
• Transit alerts from NJ Transit
• NJ Transit mobile app

Note: As a Rutgers University student, you can receive a 25 percent discount from NJ Transit.

Rutgers University–Newark provides a number of shuttles and buses for students. Shuttle and bus options include:

• Campus Connect
• Newark Penn Station
• Newark Penn Station Express
• Kearny Route
• Newark Penn Station Midnight Express
• The "Run Run" Route

For more information about these shuttle and bus services, visit the Rutgers University Department of Transportation Services.

Note: Fall 2018 Parking Permits are not yet available for purchase.  We will announce it on our home page once it's available. 

To park on campus, you must purchase a student parking permit. You can purchase parking permits online or in person at the Department of Transportation Services, which is located at

249 University Avenue
Blumenthal Hall, Suite 105
Newark, New Jersey 07102

Note: Commuter and residential students have differing parking permits.

Annual Student Parking Permit Costs for the 2018-2019 Academic Year

Parking Permit Options

• RUN Commuter Surface Permit
• RUN Premium Commuter Parking
• Prepaid RUN Resident Parking Lots

Students who forego purchasing a Rutgers parking permit and purchase monthly passes from NJ Transit or PATH to commute to/from Rutgers-Newark will earn a reward that can be redeemed from the Barnes & Noble at Rutgers University – Newark, Kite + Key Rutgers Tech Store, or Starbucks for up to $50 monthly. Details about participating in this rewards program will be announced in the coming weeks.

Note: You must have a valid parking permit to be able to park in these lots.

You may receive citations for parking in non-approved locations. If you receive a citation, you can pay the citation online.

Students who forego purchasing a Rutgers parking permit and purchase monthly passes from NJ Transit or PATH to commute to/from Rutgers-Newark will earn a reward that can be redeemed from the Barnes & Noble at Rutgers University – Newark, Kite + Key Rutgers Tech Store, or Starbucks for up to $50 monthly. Details about participating in this rewards program will be announced in the coming weeks.

Pop Up Events

Students can visit a Parking pop-up event at Rutgers University-Newark to obtain a free pass for one ride on NJ Transit’s Newark Light Rail.

There are no pop up events currently available.