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How to get fromNorth Plainfield to Metuchenby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from North Plainfield to Metuchen by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 819 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E Front St to Main St At Rt-27bus bus 819
    35 min
    $2–7

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Metuchentrain train Nec
    1h 25m
    $5–25

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from North Plainfield to Metuchentaxi taxi 7.8 mi
    14 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive  7.8 mi

    1. Drive from North Plainfield to Metuchencar car 7.8 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

North Plainfield to Metuchen by bus

Calendar60Weekly Buses
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.9 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Watchung Ave At E Front St to Main St At Rt-27 every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plainfield to Metuchen via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 25m.

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