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How to get fromPlainfield to Jersey Cityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Plainfield to Jersey City 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 Newark Penn Station to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    54 min
    $7–16

  2. Drive 21.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plainfield to Jersey Citycar car 21.3 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  3. 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 Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    2h 1m
    $16–51

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 21.3 mi
    30 min
    $85–110

  5. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Avebus bus 1
    1h 12m
    $4–17

Plainfield to Jersey City by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Netherwood to Journal Square via Newark Penn Station in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 1m.

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