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

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

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  1. Train, line 819 bus

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Metuchentrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Avebus bus 819
    1h 58m
    $4–18

  2. Line 1 bus, train, line 819 bus

    1. Take the bus from West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Avebus bus 819
    2h 55m
    $5–22

  3. Drive 24.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to South Plainfieldcar car 24.3 mi
    35 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to South Plainfieldtaxi taxi 24.3 mi
    35 min
    $95–120

  5. Train, line 819 bus via Newark, Penn Station

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Avebus bus 819
    2h 37m
    $6–20

Jersey City to South Plainfield by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Jersey City to South Plainfield. However, you can take the train to Metuchen, walk to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta, then take the line 819 bus to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Plainfield, and Park Ave At Depot Place in around 2h 55m.

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