The average train between Plainfield and Short Hills takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Short Hills. 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 Short Hills. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Short Hills at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Plainfield to Short Hills? 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 Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Short Hills station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Plainfield to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Short Hills station.
The distance between Plainfield and Short Hills is 13.4 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Short Hills via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 1h 32m.