There are 4 ways to get from South Plainfield to Manhattan 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 Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 29m$5–23Bus
- Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
1h 44m$12–40Drive 33.7 mi
- Drive from South Plainfield to Manhattancar 33.7 mi
52 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Plainfield to Manhattantaxi 33.7 mi
52 min$130–160
South Plainfield to Manhattan by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Plainfield to Manhattan is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from South Plainfield to Manhattan is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from South Plainfield to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Plainfield Ave At Sampton Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between South Plainfield and Manhattan is 33 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Plainfield to Manhattan without a car is to line 819 bus and train which takes 1h 29m and costs $5 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from South Plainfield to Manhattan, including transfers.
South Plainfield to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St station.
South Plainfield to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Plainfield to Manhattan is 34 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from South Plainfield to Manhattan.
There are 3468+ hotels available in Manhattan.
What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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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