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How to get fromPlainfield to Long Island Cityby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield to Long Island City 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 24m
    $12–32

  2. Drive 29.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plainfield to Long Island Citycar car 29.9 mi
    48 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 27m
    $8–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 29.9 mi
    48 min
    $110–140

Plainfield to Long Island City by bus and subway

Calendar323Weekly Services
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Long Island City, 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 Court Sq-23 St via Newark Penn Station, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 27m.

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