What is the cheapest way to get from South Plainfield to South Orange?

The cheapest way to get from South Plainfield to South Orange is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Plainfield to South Orange?

The fastest way to get from South Plainfield to South Orange is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between South Plainfield and South Orange?

No, there is no direct bus from South Plainfield to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave and arriving at Valley St At 1St St via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, Morris Ave At Mountain Ave and Irvington Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between South Plainfield and South Orange?

No, there is no direct train from South Plainfield to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Plainfield and arriving at South Orange via Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from South Plainfield to South Orange?

The distance between South Plainfield and South Orange is 29 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.

How do I travel from South Plainfield to South Orange without a car?

The best way to get from South Plainfield to South Orange without a car is to line 819 bus and train and line 31 bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $4 - $23.

How long does it take to get from South Plainfield to South Orange?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from South Plainfield to South Orange, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Plainfield to South Orange bus from?

South Plainfield to South Orange bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St station.

Where do I catch the South Plainfield to South Orange train from?

South Plainfield to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Plainfield station.

Train or bus from South Plainfield to South Orange?

The best way to get from South Plainfield to South Orange is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $7 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 114 bus and line 70 bus, which costs $5 - $21 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the South Plainfield to South Orange bus arrive?

South Plainfield to South Orange bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mountain Ave At Morris Ave station.

Where does the South Plainfield to South Orange train arrive?

South Plainfield to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from South Plainfield to South Orange?

Yes, the driving distance between South Plainfield to South Orange is 17 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from South Plainfield to South Orange.

Where can I stay near South Orange?

There are 2925+ hotels available in South Orange.

South Plainfield to South Orange - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 819 bus

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

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Line 819 bus, train, line 31 bus
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1. Take the bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus 819
2. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Valley St At 1St Stbus 31
2h 8m
$4–23
Train
1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to South Orangetrain Mneg / ...
2h 14m
$7–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Plainfield to South Orangetaxi 17.3 mi
30 min
$70–85
Drive 17.3 mi
1. Drive from South Plainfield to South Orangecar 17.3 mi
30 min
$4–5
Line 819 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus 819
2. Take the train from Metuchen to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
3. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to South Orangetrain Mne
2h 18m
$5–30
Line 114 bus, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Mountain Ave At Morris Avebus 114
2. Take the bus from Morris Ave At Mountain Ave to Irvington Bus Terminalbus 70
2h 42m
$5–20

South Plainfield to South Orange by bus and train

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.9 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Plainfield Ave At Sampton Ave to South Orange via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, Plainfield, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Valley St At 1St St via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, Mountain Ave At Morris Ave, Morris Ave At Mountain Ave, and Irvington Bus Terminal in around 2h 42m.

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