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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Plainfield is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Plainfield is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Plainfield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl and arriving at East 2Nd St At Leland Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Plainfield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Netherwood. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Newark to Plainfield?

The distance between Newark and Plainfield is 15 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $2 - $12.

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

The train from Newark, Penn Station to Netherwood takes 31 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newark to Plainfield bus from?

Newark to Plainfield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Plainfield train from?

Newark to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Plainfield?

The best way to get from Newark to Plainfield is to train which takes 31 min and costs $2 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus, which costs $3 - $11 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Newark to Plainfield bus arrive?

Newark to Plainfield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at East 2Nd St At Leland Ave station.

Where does the Newark to Plainfield train arrive?

Newark to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.

Can I drive from Newark to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Plainfield is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Newark to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 716+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Newark to Plainfield - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Plainfield by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to NetherwoodRarv
31 min
$2–12
Line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to East 2Nd St At Leland Ave59
1h 17m
$3–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Plainfield16.2 mi
23 min
$65–80
Drive 16.2 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Plainfield16.2 mi
23 min
$3–5

Newark to Plainfield by train

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31 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to East 2Nd St At Leland Ave hourly. Tickets cost $3–11 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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