There are 5 ways to get from Toms River to South Plainfield by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
4h 11m$17–63Drive 48.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Toms River to South Plainfieldcar 48.6 mi
1h 9m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Toms River to South Plainfieldtaxi 48.6 mi
1h 9m$190–230Bus
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus 113
5h 6m$24–78Bus via Newark, Penn Station
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Newark Penn Stationbus 67 / ...
5h 20m$12–45
Toms River to South Plainfield by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toms River to South Plainfield is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Toms River to South Plainfield is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Toms River to South Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Toms River Park & Ride and arriving at Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Park Ave At Depot Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Toms River and South Plainfield is 151 miles. The road distance is 48.9 miles.
The best way to get from Toms River to South Plainfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $16 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Toms River to South Plainfield, including transfers.
Toms River to South Plainfield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Toms River Park & Ride station.
Toms River to South Plainfield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toms River to South Plainfield is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Toms River to South Plainfield.
There are 311+ hotels available in South Plainfield.
What companies run services between Toms River, NJ, USA and South Plainfield, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, and Park Ave At Depot Place in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At E 4Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Toms River Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- +1 732 244 1234
Ocean Taxi & Livery
- Phone
- +1 732 901 7700
Jersey Shore Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732 286 1333
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