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How to get fromPlainfield to New Yorkby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Plainfield to New York by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Netherwood to New York Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    56 min
    $2–15

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113 / ...
    1h 11m
    $9–50

  3. Drive 26.1 mi

    1. Drive from Plainfield to New Yorkcar car 26.1 mi
    40 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to New Yorktaxi taxi 26.1 mi
    40 min
    $100–130

  5. Train via Newark, Penn Station

    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 3m
    $5–23

Plainfield to New York by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and New York, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Netherwood to New York Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, 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. Boxcar also services this route 3 times a day.

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