There are 4 ways to get from Rutgers University to Plainfield by train, bus, train (Amtrak), taxi, or car
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Train, line 819 bus
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Metuchentrain Nec
- Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus 819
1h 48m$5–19Drive 11.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutgers University to Plainfieldcar 11.5 mi
20 min$3Train
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain Rarv
1h 54m$16–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rutgers University to Plainfieldtaxi 11.5 mi
20 min$45–60
Rutgers University to Plainfield by foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Plainfield is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Plainfield is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Netherwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Rutgers University and Plainfield is 16 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Plainfield without a car is to train and line 819 bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $5 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Rutgers University to Plainfield, including transfers.
Rutgers University to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
Rutgers University to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Plainfield is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Rutgers University to Plainfield.
There are 669+ hotels available in Plainfield.
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 54m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–12
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
Train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Watchung Ave At E 4Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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