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

The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Metuchen is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Metuchen is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Metuchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Ave At Depot Place and arriving at Main St At Rt-27. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Plainfield and Metuchen?

No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Netherwood and arriving at Metuchen via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Plainfield to Metuchen?

The distance between Plainfield and Metuchen is 12 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plainfield to Metuchen without a car is to line 819 bus which takes 37 min and costs $2 - $7.

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

The line 819 bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Main St At Rt-27 takes 37 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Metuchen bus from?

Plainfield to Metuchen bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Park Ave At Depot Place station.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Metuchen train from?

Plainfield to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.

Train or bus from Plainfield to Metuchen?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Metuchen is to line 819 bus which takes 37 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $25 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Plainfield to Metuchen bus arrive?

Plainfield to Metuchen bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Main St At Rt-27 station.

Where does the Plainfield to Metuchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plainfield to Metuchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Metuchen is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Plainfield to Metuchen.

Where can I stay near Metuchen?

There are 283+ hotels available in Metuchen.

Plainfield to Metuchen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 819 bus, taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield to Metuchen 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 819 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Main St At Rt-27bus 819
37 min
$2–7
Train
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
1h 24m
$5–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Metuchentaxi 7.8 mi
14 min
$29–35
Drive 7.8 mi
1. Drive from Plainfield to Metuchencar 7.8 mi
14 min
$2–3

Plainfield to Metuchen by bus

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Distance: 11.7 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Park Ave At Depot Place to Main St At Rt-27 every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Netherwood to Metuchen via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 24m.

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