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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

    best
    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
    $5–20

  2. Drive  19.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to South Plainfieldcar car 19.2 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

  3. 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
    $6–18

  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
    $5–20

Newark to South Plainfield by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest 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 $4–13 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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