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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manhattan and South Plainfield takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manhattan to South Plainfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration
83 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 113
2h 38m
$12–37

Manhattan to South Plainfield bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manhattan and South Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:00 PM which arrives into South Plainfield at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Watchung Ave At E 4Th St and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit6h 29m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ Transit7h 34m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 34m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit6h 29m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit6h 29m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to South Plainfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 82.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and South Plainfield, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At E 4Th St hourly. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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