East Rutherford, NJ is a borough in Bergen County that offers its residents access to a variety of public transportation options. The borough is well connected to the rest of New York City and Northern New Jersey via the Metro-North Railroad, NJ Transit bus lines, and PATH trains. There are also several private shuttles operated by local businesses such as Meadowlands Racetrack and MetLife Stadium. Additionally, the East Rutherford Municipal Bus provides free on-demand service for commuters within the borough. With so many transportation options, East Rutherford provides easy access to the larger metropolitan area while still remaining an attractive suburban destination.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in East Rutherford takes 28.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in East Rutherford get to work:
- 75.8% drive their own car alone
- 2.7% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 13.6% take mass transit