There are 4 ways to get from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick by bus, train (Amtrak), taxi, or car
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Line 819 bus
best- Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E Front St to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus 819
1h 11m$4–17Drive 12 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswickcar 12 mi
19 min$3–4Train
- Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 42m$10–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswicktaxi 12 mi
19 min$45–60
North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Watchung Ave At E Front St and arriving at Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Plainfield and arriving at New Brunswick via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between North Plainfield and Rutgers University–New Brunswick is 17 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick without a car is to line 819 bus which takes 1h 11m and costs $4 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including transfers.
North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Ave At E Front St station.
North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Plainfield station.
The best way to get from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick is to line 819 bus which takes 1h 11m and costs $4 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $27 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between North Plainfield, NJ, USA and Rutgers University–New Brunswick, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Watchung Ave At E Front St to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick via Newark Penn Station and New Brunswick in around 1h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Watchung Ave At E Front St to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta station.
North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from North Plainfield to Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
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