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How to get fromBoston to South Plainfieldby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to South Plainfield by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain train Nec
    6h 24m
    $59–737

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain train Nec
    6h 42m
    $37–70

  3. Drive  237.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to South Plainfieldcar car 237.4 mi
    4h 42m
    $44–63

  4. Ferry, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 819 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BOS - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Metuchentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Avebus bus
    5h 10m
    $508–1,646

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus bus Ppb 5774 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 113
    8h 7m
    $55–115

  6. Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BOS - JFK
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain train
    5h 56m
    $443–1,252

  7. Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BOS - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain train
    6h 8m
    $77–499

  8. Ferry, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BOS - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 4m
    $196–1,531

  9. Ferry, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane BOS - ISP
    3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain train
    7h 52m
    $274–414

Boston to South Plainfield by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Metuchen, and Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, and Park Ave At Depot Place in around 8h 7m.

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