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

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

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  1. Train, line 819 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Metuchentrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to E Front St At Watchung Avebus bus 819
    1h 48m
    $5–16

  2. Drive 11.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rutgers University to North Plainfieldcar car 11.5 mi
    19 min
    $3

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    1h 54m
    $9–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rutgers University to North Plainfieldtaxi taxi 11.5 mi
    19 min
    $45–60

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St 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 / ...
    2h 39m
    $24–62

Rutgers University to North Plainfield by foot, train, and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Plainfield via New Brunswick and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Mountain Ave At North Dr via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 39m.

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