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How to get fromCranbury to Plainfieldby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cranbury to Plainfield by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 819 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Metuchentrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 819
    2h 12m
    $25–47

  2. Drive 26.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cranbury to Plainfieldcar car 26.1 mi
    40 min
    $5–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
    2h 17m
    $36–64

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cranbury to Plainfieldtaxi taxi 26.1 mi
    40 min
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Cranbury, NJ, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Cranbury to Netherwood via Princeton Jct. and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 17m.

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