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

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to 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 Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
    2h 23m
    $17–46

  2. Drive 26.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Plainfieldcar car 26.9 mi
    45 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 Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 819
    2h 44m
    $8–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Plainfieldtaxi taxi 26.9 mi
    45 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 E Front St At Terrill Rdbus bus 113 / ...
    3h 3m
    $27–66

Princeton to Plainfield by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Netherwood via Princeton Jct. and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Watchung Ave At E 4Th St via Albany St & Spring St, New Brunswick, Metuchen, and Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta in around 2h 44m.

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