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How to get fromManhattan to South Plainfieldby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan 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 New York Penn Station 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
    2h 7m
    $4–20

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 113
    2h 38m
    $10–34

  3. Drive 32.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to South Plainfieldcar car 32.7 mi
    53 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to South Plainfieldtaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    53 min
    $120–160

Manhattan to South Plainfield by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and South Plainfield, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At E 4Th St hourly. Tickets cost $9–30 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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