The average train between Plainfield and Long Island City takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Long Island City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Long Island City. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Long Island City at 8:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Plainfield to Long Island City? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Netherwood station and arriving at New York Penn Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Plainfield to Long Island City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Long Island City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Plainfield and Long Island City is 40.6 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Court Sq-23 St via Newark Penn Station, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 26m.