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How to get fromSouth Plainfield to Jersey Cityby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 819 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Metuchen to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
    1h 19m
    $3–19

  2. Line 819 bus, train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to West Side Ave At Fairmount Avebus bus 1
    2h 3m
    $4–23

  3. Drive 24 mi

    1. Drive from South Plainfield to Jersey Citycar car 24 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Plainfield to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 24 mi
    36 min
    $95–120

  5. Line 819 bus, train via Newark, Penn Station

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Ave At Sampton Ave to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Squaretrain train
    1h 44m
    $7–20

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    2h 37m
    $17–61

South Plainfield to Jersey City by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 37m.

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