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

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

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  1. Train, line 819 bus

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    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Metuchentrain train Nec
    3. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Avebus bus 819
    2h 39m
    $6–30

  2. Line 72 bus, train

    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 Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    3h 30m
    $6–25

  3. Drive 30.7 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to South Plainfieldcar car 30.7 mi
    42 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to South Plainfieldtaxi taxi 30.7 mi
    42 min
    $120–150

  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 Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 113
    4h 45m
    $19–62

Paterson to South Plainfield by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Paterson to South Plainfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, and Park Ave At Depot Place in around 4h 45m.

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