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How to get fromSouth Orange to South Plainfieldby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Orange to South Plainfield by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 819 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from South Orange to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Mne
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Metuchentrain train Nec
    3. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Avebus bus 819
    2h 39m
    $6–30

  2. Line 31 bus, train, line 819 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 31
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Avebus bus 819
    2h 53m
    $4–22

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Orange to South Plainfieldtaxi taxi 18 mi
    27 min
    $70–90

  4. Drive 18 mi

    1. Drive from South Orange to South Plainfieldcar car 18 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  5. Line 986 bus, line 819 bus

    1. Take the bus from Summit Rail Station to Plainfield Rail Stationbus bus 986
    2. Take the bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Avebus bus 819
    3h 10m
    $6–22

  6. Line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At H Tubman Sq to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 59
    3h 43m
    $7–26

South Orange to South Plainfield by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and South Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from South Orange to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Summit, Summit Rail Station, Plainfield Rail Station, and Park Ave At Depot Place in around 3h 10m.

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