What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Plainfield?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Plainfield is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Plainfield?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Plainfield is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan 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 13m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan 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 23m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Plainfield?

The distance between Manhattan and Plainfield is 76 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Plainfield without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Plainfield without a car is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $9 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Plainfield?

The bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rd takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Plainfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Plainfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Manhattan to Plainfield?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Plainfield is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $9 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $23 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Manhattan to Plainfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manhattan to Plainfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Plainfield is 30 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Manhattan to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 682+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Manhattan to Plainfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan 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 Rdbus 113 / ...
1h 13m
$9–50
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain Rarv
1h 23m
$5–22
Drive 29.7 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Plainfieldcar 29.7 mi
47 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Plainfieldtaxi 29.7 mi
47 min
$110–150

Manhattan to Plainfield by bus

359Weekly Buses

1h 13mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.5 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Manhattan, 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 13m. Boxcar also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from New York Penn Station to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 23m.

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