There are 4 ways to get from South Plainfield to Connecticut by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
3h 46m$28–71Drive 85.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Plainfield to Bridgeportcar 85.3 mi
1h 55m$16–23Train
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 48m$22–60Bus
- Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 47m$18–56
South Plainfield to Connecticut by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Plainfield to Connecticut is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from South Plainfield to Connecticut is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from South Plainfield to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from South Plainfield to Connecticut station. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between South Plainfield and Connecticut is 141 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Plainfield to Connecticut without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 46m and costs $28 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from South Plainfield to Connecticut, including transfers.
South Plainfield to Connecticut bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St station.
South Plainfield to Connecticut train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
The best way to get from South Plainfield to Connecticut is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $22 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $60 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and Connecticut, USA?
You can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta, Metuchen, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Bridgeport Bus Stop via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–35
Bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–35
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
South Plainfield to Connecticut bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
South Plainfield to Connecticut train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Plainfield to Connecticut is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from South Plainfield to Connecticut.
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