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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    50 min
    $5–22

  2. 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 46Th Stbus bus 154 / ...
    1h 36m
    $15–50

  3. Drive  26.7 mi

    1. Drive from Plainfield to Union Citycar car 26.7 mi
    35 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Union Citytaxi taxi 26.7 mi
    35 min
    $100–130

Plainfield to Union City by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Union City, 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, you can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Jfk Blvd At 46Th St via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 36m.

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