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Plainfield to South Orange trains

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The average train between Plainfield and South Orange takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to South Orange. 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 41m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to South Orangetrain train Mneg / ...
1h 24m
$9–37

Plainfield to South Orange train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and South Orange. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 9:40 PM which arrives into South Orange at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 41m. 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 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield to South Orange? 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 South Orange.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and South Orange, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Netherwood to South Orange via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 1h 24m.

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