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How to get fromJersey City to Plainfieldby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to Plainfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Path
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
    1h 19m
    $5–15

  2. Drive 21.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Plainfieldcar car 21.3 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus bus 113 / ...
    2h 2m
    $16–51

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Plainfieldtaxi taxi 21.3 mi
    30 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 1 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
    1h 32m
    $4–17

Jersey City to Plainfield by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Journal Square to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to E Front St At Terrill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 2m.

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