There are 4 ways to get from Kean University to Plainfield by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Union to Netherwoodtrain Rarv
30 min$3–13Drive 10.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kean University to Plainfieldcar 10.6 mi
21 min$2–3Line 59 bus
- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to East 2Nd St At Leland Avebus 59
1h 23m$5–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kean University to Plainfieldtaxi 10.6 mi
21 min$65–80
Kean University to Plainfield by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kean University to Plainfield is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Kean University to Plainfield is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Kean University to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Morris Ave At Kean Dr and arriving at East 2Nd St At Leland Ave via Broad St At Jersey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Union and arriving at Netherwood. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Kean University and Plainfield is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kean University to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $13.
The train from Union to Netherwood takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Kean University to Plainfield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Jersey St station.
Kean University to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Union station.
The best way to get from Kean University to Plainfield is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $13. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus, which costs $5 - $14 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Kean University, NJ, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Union to Netherwood hourly. Tickets cost $3–13 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Jersey St to East 2Nd St At Leland Ave hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Union to Netherwood
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to East 2Nd St At Leland Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–9
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kean University to Plainfield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at East 2Nd St At Leland Ave station.
Kean University to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kean University to Plainfield is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Kean University to Plainfield.
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