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How to get fromPlainfield to Long Islandby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield to Long Island by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113 / ...
    1h 26m
    $12–32

  2. Drive 27.8 mi

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

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    1h 26m
    $8–26

  4. Taxi

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

Plainfield to Long Island by bus and subway

Calendar323Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–30 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Netherwood to Roosevelt Island via Newark Penn Station, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 26m.

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