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How to get fromPlainfield (Station) to Newarkby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield (Station) to Newark by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    39 min
    $3–14

  2. Line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Plbus bus 59
    1h 29m
    $4–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield (Station) to Newarktaxi taxi 17.5 mi
    26 min
    $70–85

  4. Drive  17.5 mi

    1. Drive from Plainfield (Station) to Newarkcar car 17.5 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

Plainfield (Station) to Newark by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.2 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Plainfield (Station), NJ, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–14 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl hourly. Tickets cost $4–13 and the journey takes 1h 29m.

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