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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rutgers University to 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 Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 819
    1h 48m
    $4–16

  2. Drive 11.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rutgers University to Plainfieldcar car 11.5 mi
    20 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 Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
    1h 53m
    $9–27

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Line 810 bus, line 819 bus

    1. Take the bus from Somerset St At George St to Main St At Woodbridge Ave, Rail Stationbus bus 810
    2. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 819
    2h 4m
    $3–12

Rutgers University to Plainfield by foot, train, and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Netherwood via New Brunswick and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Watchung Ave At E 4Th St via Somerset St At George St, Main St At Woodbridge Ave, Rail Station, and Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta in around 2h 4m.

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