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I was just kidding about the rutgers buses lol. There are pros and cons to the system, but overall, it's run well and there are tons of options to get around campus. Specifically though, as I go to the school, they have some problems with running one line too often (the LX) and not having enough of another line (for example between livingston and douglass)
I see the Rutgers buses in New Brunswick all the time. I understand that they are only for Rutgers people.
In Princeton the Tiger transit buses run by the University can be used by anyone.
the rutgers buses "are" only for rutgers people but if your not a senior citizen or a homeless 'looking' person than the bus will work for you. they are the 2nd biggest transit authority after NJ transit in NJ and run constantly. ids are not checked to get on the bus, its a hop on hop off system thats runs nearly 24/7. i primary took it before the route 18 project was finished and its is even better now.
Lawrence (Lawrenceville), Hamilton or Ewing - either of the three are close to the Trenton train station, from which you can get the Septa train directly to Suburban Station near UPenn AND the NJ Transit train which takes you directly to New Brunswick and Rutgers. The Hamilton train station is one stop south of Princeton Junction and one stop north of Trenton, and you can get the same trains there without as much parking hassle as Trenton or Princeton Junction. In Princeton you can take the Dinky to the Princeton Junction station, but things are a bit weird because there's a lot of construction in Princeton right now.
Did these same people find that driving between home and college was less draining, or was this in comparison to living on campus?
Both. Driving (if not during rush hour) is a lot more relaxing than taking a train imo. You just have to try to pick classes that don't start around 9 and end at 5ish. Either way (driving or taking the train) causes you to become reluctant to study when you do get home. I have dealt with it for two years now (last exam was yesterday!!) but it takes some getting used to.
Also, to clarify, Rutgers buses are supposed to be for only individuals associated with the university, but you often see homeless people taking the buses. You can get on in the back so there is no way to stop them from getting on.
Both. Driving (if not during rush hour) is a lot more relaxing than taking a train imo. You just have to try to pick classes that don't start around 9 and end at 5ish. Either way (driving or taking the train) causes you to become reluctant to study when you do get home. I have dealt with it for two years now (last exam was yesterday!!) but it takes some getting used to.
Also, to clarify, Rutgers buses are supposed to be for only individuals associated with the university, but you often see homeless people taking the buses. You can get on in the back so there is no way to stop them from getting on.
OK, although the folks that I knew that commuted by train to school found it more relaxing and they often got work done on the train
the rutgers buses "are" only for rutgers people but if your not a senior citizen or a homeless 'looking' person than the bus will work for you. they are the 2nd biggest transit authority after NJ transit in NJ and run constantly. ids are not checked to get on the bus, its a hop on hop off system thats runs nearly 24/7. i primary took it before the route 18 project was finished and its is even better now.
What if you're a senior citizen taking a class at Rutgers?
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) but it takes some getting used to. 
