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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    35 min
    $2–12

  2. Line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from East 2Nd St At Leland Ave to Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Plbus bus 59
    1h 23m
    $3–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Newarktaxi taxi 16.1 mi
    23 min
    $65–80

  4. Drive 16.1 mi

    1. Drive from Plainfield to Newarkcar car 16.1 mi
    23 min
    $3–5

Plainfield to Newark by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from East 2Nd St At Leland Ave to Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl hourly. Tickets cost $3–11 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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