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Plainfield to Rutgers University trains

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The average train between Plainfield and Rutgers University takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is an hourly train service from Plainfield to Rutgers University. 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 29m
Duration
38 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
1h 32m
$8–26

Plainfield to Rutgers University train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Rutgers University. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Rutgers University at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 9m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Netherwood to Rutgers University via Newark Penn Station and New Brunswick in around 1h 32m.

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