What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Plainfield?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Plainfield is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Plainfield?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Plainfield is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Academy St-Newark and arriving at E Front St At Terrill Rd via Wilmington Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct train from Newark to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Newark Amtrak and arriving at Netherwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Newark to Plainfield?

The distance between Newark and Plainfield is 134 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Plainfield without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $35 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Plainfield?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Newark to Plainfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Plainfield bus from?

Newark to Plainfield bus services, operated by DART First State, depart from Main St @ Academy St-Newark station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Plainfield train from?

Newark to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Newark to Plainfield?

The best way to get from Newark to Plainfield is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 033 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Newark to Plainfield bus arrive?

Newark to Plainfield bus services, operated by DART First State, arrive at Amtrak Station @ Front-French.

Where does the Newark to Plainfield train arrive?

Newark to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Plainfield is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Newark to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 683+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Newark to Plainfield - 4 ways to travel via train, line 033 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain Rarv
2h 46m
$40–90
Drive 112.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Plainfieldcar 112.5 mi
2h 12m
$21–30
Line 033 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-Frenchbus 033
2. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus 113 / ...
5h 33m
$36–82
Line 033 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-Frenchbus 033
2. Take the train from Wilmington to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 56m
$28–665

Newark to Plainfield by train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Newark, DE, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Amtrak to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to E Front St At Terrill Rd via Wilmington Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 33m.

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