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Plainfield to Short Hills trains

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Trip Overview

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.

1h 48m
Duration
26 mi
Distance
$18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Short Hillstrain train Mneg / ...
1h 32m
$9–38

Plainfield to Short Hills train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 29m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Plainfield to Short Hills.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Short Hills, NJ, USA?

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.

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