How to get from Plainfield to Elizabeth by bus?

From Plainfield to Elizabeth by bus

To get from Plainfield to Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey, take the 59 bus from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station to Jersey Ave at Elmora Ave station. Next, take the 115 bus from S Elmora Ave at Rahway Ave station to Bayway Ave at Mckinley St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The bus schedule from Plainfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elizabeth on the Moovit app.

74min
Bus - 5959
Bus - 115115
Walk to Elizabeth
Leaves from Watchung Ave at E 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plainfield
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Newark H. Tubman Pk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jersey Ave at Elmora Ave
    ID 28660
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Elmora Ave at Rahway Ave
    ID 28792
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bayway Ave at Mckinley St
    ID 28539
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elizabeth
    Walk to
    Elizabeth
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Plainfield to Elizabeth by bus via 59 and 56

To get from Plainfield to Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey, take the 59 bus from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station to Broad St at Jersey St station. Next, take the 56 bus from Broad St at Jersey St station to Edgar Rd at South Elmora Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The bus schedule from Plainfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elizabeth on the Moovit app.

90min
Bus - 5959
Bus - 5656
Walk to Elizabeth
Leaves from Watchung Ave at E 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plainfield
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Newark H. Tubman Pk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Jersey St
    ID 28544
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Jersey St
    ID 28549
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Winfield Via Industrial Pk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edgar Rd at South Elmora Ave
    ID 28593
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elizabeth
    Walk to
    Elizabeth
    0.84 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plainfield to Elizabeth

The distance between Plainfield, New York - New Jersey and Elizabeth, New York - New Jersey is approximately 14.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plainfield to Elizabeth by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Plainfield to Elizabeth

To check the bus schedule from Plainfield to Elizabeth using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Plainfield) and destination (Elizabeth), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Plainfield to Elizabeth by bus via 59 and 56

To get from Plainfield to Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey, take the 59 bus from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station to Broad St at Jersey St station. Next, take the 56 bus from Broad St at Jersey St station to Edgar Rd at South Elmora Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The bus schedule from Plainfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elizabeth on the Moovit app.

90min
Bus - 5959
Bus - 5656
Walk to Elizabeth
Leaves from Watchung Ave at E 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plainfield
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Newark H. Tubman Pk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Jersey St
    ID 28544
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Jersey St
    ID 28549
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Winfield Via Industrial Pk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edgar Rd at South Elmora Ave
    ID 28593
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elizabeth
    Walk to
    Elizabeth
    0.84 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plainfield to Elizabeth?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 115.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plainfield to Elizabeth?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 56.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plainfield to Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey?

    The 59 bus line goes from Newark H. Tubman Pk station near Plainfield to Jersey Ave at Elmora Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Jersey Ave at Elmora Ave station near Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Plainfield to Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey by bus?

    The total travel time between Plainfield and Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey by bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Plainfield to get to Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Newark H. Tubman Pk stop near Plainfield in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Plainfield and Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Jersey Ave at Elmora Ave stop, which is closest to Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey.

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