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Plainfield to Long Island City trains

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Trip Overview

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.

1h 20m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Plainfield to Long Island City train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 17m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 22m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 18m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 17m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 22m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 18m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 17m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 22m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 18m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 17m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 22m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 18m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Plainfield to Long Island City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

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.

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