There are 4 ways to get from Elizabeth to Plainfield by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 59 bus
best- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to East 2Nd St At Leland Ave59
44 min$2–8Train
- Take the train from Elizabeth to Newark Penn StationNec / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to NetherwoodRarv
1h 15m$5–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elizabeth to Plainfield11.1 mi
21 min$40–50Drive 11.1 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Plainfield11.1 mi
21 min$2–3
Elizabeth to Plainfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Plainfield is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Plainfield is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broad St At Jersey St and arriving at East 2Nd St At Leland Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Netherwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Plainfield is 15 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Plainfield without a car is to line 59 bus which takes 44 min and costs $2 - $8.
The line 59 bus from Broad St At Jersey St to East 2Nd St At Leland Ave takes 44 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Elizabeth to Plainfield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Jersey St station.
Elizabeth to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Plainfield is to line 59 bus which takes 44 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $22 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Jersey St to East 2Nd St At Leland Ave hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elizabeth to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 15m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Elizabeth to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–10
Train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to East 2Nd St At Leland Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–8
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Plainfield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at East 2Nd St At Leland Ave station.
Elizabeth to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Plainfield is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Elizabeth to Plainfield.
There are 742+ hotels available in Plainfield.