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How to get fromPrinceton to North Plainfieldby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to North Plainfield by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    2h 24m
    $17–46

  2. Drive 27.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to North Plainfieldcar car 27.4 mi
    41 min
    $5–8

  3. Bus, line 819 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to E Front St At Watchung Avebus bus 819
    2h 44m
    $9–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to North Plainfieldtaxi taxi 27.4 mi
    41 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At North Drbus bus 114 / ...
    3h 17m
    $27–67

Princeton to North Plainfield by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and North Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Plainfield via Princeton Jct. and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to E Front St At Watchung Ave via Albany St & Spring St, New Brunswick, Metuchen, and Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta in around 2h 44m.

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