There are 4 ways to get from South Plainfield to Long Branch by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 819 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus 819
- Take the train from Rahway to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
2h 29m$8–36Drive 34.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Plainfield to Long Branchcar 34.1 mi
42 min$6–9Bus
- 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 Long Branch, NJbus Shore Points:From PABT
4h 37m$47–90Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Plainfield to Long Branchtaxi 34.1 mi
42 min$130–160
South Plainfield to Long Branch by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Plainfield to Long Branch is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from South Plainfield to Long Branch is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from South Plainfield to Long Branch. However, there are services departing from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave and arriving at Long Branch, NJ via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between South Plainfield and Long Branch is 43 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Plainfield to Long Branch without a car is to line 819 bus and train which takes 2h 29m and costs $8 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from South Plainfield to Long Branch, including transfers.
South Plainfield to Long Branch bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St station.
South Plainfield to Long Branch bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Plainfield to Long Branch is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from South Plainfield to Long Branch.
There are 157+ hotels available in Long Branch.
What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and Long Branch, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Long Branch, NJ via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Rahway to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–6
Bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Long Branch, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–50
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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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