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How to get fromPaterson to Plainfieldby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
    1h 47m
    $7–33

  2. Line 72 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 72
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
    2h 12m
    $5–20

  3. Drive 27.7 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Plainfieldcar car 27.7 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Plainfieldtaxi taxi 27.7 mi
    37 min
    $110–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus bus 113 / ...
    2h 36m
    $18–56

Paterson to Plainfield by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Netherwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to E Front St At Terrill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 36m.

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