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How to get fromPlainfield to Cliftonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Plainfield to Clifton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Cliftontrain train Mnbn / ...
    1h 40m
    $7–33

  2. Train, line 72 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Broad St At Highview Dr#bus bus 72
    1h 43m
    $5–19

  3. Drive 24.2 mi

    1. Drive from Plainfield to Cliftoncar car 24.2 mi
    34 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Cliftontaxi taxi 24.2 mi
    34 min
    $95–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus bus 101 / ...
    1h 45m
    $16–51

  6. Line 59 bus, line 72 bus

    1. Take the bus from East 2Nd St At Leland Ave to Washington St At H Tubman Sqbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Washington St At H Tubman Sq to Broad St At Highview Dr#bus bus 72
    2h 29m
    $5–18

Plainfield to Clifton by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Netherwood to Clifton via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 45m.

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