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How to get fromNewark to North Plainfieldby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to North Plainfield by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    35 min
    $2–12

  2. Line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to East 2Nd St At Berckman Stbus bus 59
    1h 20m
    $3–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to North Plainfieldtaxi taxi 16.5 mi
    24 min
    $65–80

  4. Drive  16.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to North Plainfieldcar car 16.5 mi
    24 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 66 bus, line 114 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to Rt-22 At New Providence Rdbus bus 65 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rt-22 At New Providence Rd to Mountain Ave At North Drbus bus 114 / ...
    1h 28m
    $3–13

Newark to North Plainfield by train

Calendar153Weekly Trains
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.2 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfield hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to East 2Nd St At Berckman St hourly. Tickets cost $3–11 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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