There are 4 ways to get from Troy to South Plainfield by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
6h 38m$46–118Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
6h 48m$28–50Drive 167.3 mi
- Drive from Troy to South Plainfieldcar 167.3 mi
3h 14m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus 113
7h 49m$40–136
Troy to South Plainfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Troy to South Plainfield is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Troy to South Plainfield is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Troy station to South Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and arriving at Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Albany, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Park Ave At Depot Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Troy station to South Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Metuchen via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Troy and South Plainfield is 185 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.
The best way to get from Troy to South Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Troy to South Plainfield, including transfers.
Troy to South Plainfield bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Troy to South Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Troy to South Plainfield is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Troy, NY, USA and South Plainfield, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Watervliet 19th St Station - 2nd Ave & 19th St to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave, Broadway & Steuben St, East St & Herrick St, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Metuchen, and Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave, Albany, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, and Park Ave At Depot Place in around 7h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
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
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More Questions & Answers
Troy to South Plainfield bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Troy to South Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Troy to South Plainfield is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Troy to South Plainfield.
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