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

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

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  1. Train, line 819 bus via Metuchen

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    1. Take the train from Newark 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
    1h 49m
    $4–17

  2. Line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 59
    2h 41m
    $4–16

  3. Drive 19.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to South Plainfieldcar car 19.2 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to South Plainfieldtaxi taxi 19.2 mi
    29 min
    $75–95

  5. Train, line 819 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Avebus bus 819
    1h 52m
    $4–17

Newark to South Plainfield by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to Watchung Ave At E 4Th St hourly. Tickets cost $3–11 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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