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How to get fromRutherford to Plainfieldby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rutherford to Plainfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
    1h 34m
    $7–31

  2. Line 76 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ridge Rd At Passaic Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
    1h 48m
    $4–18

  3. Drive  23.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rutherford to Plainfieldcar car 23.8 mi
    34 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rutherford to Plainfieldtaxi taxi 23.8 mi
    34 min
    $95–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 190
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus bus 113 / ...
    2h
    $16–52

Rutherford to Plainfield by train

Calendar143Weekly Trains
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to E Front St At Terrill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h.

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