What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Plainfield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at E Front St At Terrill Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Netherwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Plainfield is 77 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $9 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield?

The bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rd takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $9 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $23 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at E Front St At Terrill Rd station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield is 28 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 652+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rd113 / ...
1h 25m
$9–29
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn StationNjcl / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to NetherwoodRarv
1h 45m
$5–22
Drive 27.8 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield27.8 mi
43 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield27.8 mi
43 min
$110–140
Bus via Fanwood, NJ
1. Take the bus from Sephora - 5th Ave/47th St to Fanwood, NJRaritan Rocket NYC
1h 51m
$30–50

Grand Central Terminal to Plainfield by foot and bus

338Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.4 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–29 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Netherwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 45m.

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