What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Plainfield?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Plainfield is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Plainfield?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Plainfield is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square 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 Times Square and Plainfield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Netherwood. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Plainfield?

The distance between Times Square and Plainfield is 25 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to Plainfield without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs $2 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Plainfield?

The train from Penn Station to Netherwood takes 51 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Plainfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Times Square to Plainfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Times Square to Plainfield?

The best way to get from Times Square to Plainfield is to train which takes 51 min and costs $2 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $50 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Times Square to Plainfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Times Square to Plainfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Times Square to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Plainfield is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Times Square to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 742+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Times Square to Plainfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Times Square to Plainfield by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to NetherwoodRarv
51 min
$2–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rd113 / ...
1h 9m
$9–50
Drive 27.5 mi
1. Drive from Times Square to Plainfield27.5 mi
42 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Plainfield27.5 mi
42 min
$110–140
Train via Newark, Penn Station
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn StationNjcl / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to NetherwoodRarv
1h 22m
$5–22

Times Square to Plainfield by train

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Distance: 25 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Netherwood every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, 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. Boxcar also services this route 3 times a day.

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