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Trip Overview

The average train between North Plainfield and Long Island takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from North Plainfield to Long Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 26m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
1h 29m
$9–30

North Plainfield to Long Island train times

Trains run hourly between North Plainfield and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from North Plainfield is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Long Island at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA3h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 41m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 27m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 33m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 18m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 18m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North Plainfield to Long Island? 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.

Map of how to get from North Plainfield to Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between North Plainfield, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Plainfield to Roosevelt Island via Newark Penn Station, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 29m.

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