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How to get fromPlainfield to Brooklynby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield to Brooklyn by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 5 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train
    3. Take the subway from Fulton St to Church Avsubway subway 5
    1h 43m
    $10–19

  2. Drive 27.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plainfield to Brooklyncar car 27.8 mi
    46 min
    $6–8

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prospect Parksubway subway Q
    1h 47m
    $12–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Brooklyntaxi taxi 27.8 mi
    46 min
    $110–140

Plainfield to Brooklyn by train, foot, and subway

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Plainfield to Brooklyn. However, you can take the train to Newark Penn Station, take the train to World Trade Center, walk to Fulton St, then take the line 5 subway to Church Av. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Prospect Park via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 42 St-Times Square in around 1h 47m.

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