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The average train between Rutgers University and Plainfield takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Rutgers University to Plainfield. 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 27m
Duration
38 mi
Distance
$23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
1h 54m
$16–33

Rutgers University to Plainfield train times

Trains run hourly between Rutgers University and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Rutgers University is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at New Brunswick and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 11m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 10m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 11m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 10m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Netherwood via New Brunswick and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 54m.

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