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How to get from Penn Station NY to Plainfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Penn Station NY to Plainfield in Plainfield, Nj, take the NJCL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Elizabeth station. Next, take the 59 bus from Broad St at Jersey St station to East 2nd St at Leland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to train station
Train - NJCL
Bus - 5959
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3209| Long Branch
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Jersey St
    ID 28548
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Dunellen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East 2nd St at Leland Ave
    ID 29306
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NC and 59

To get from Penn Station NY to Plainfield in Plainfield, Nj, take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Elizabeth station. Next, take the 59 bus from Broad St at Westfield Ave station to East 2nd St at Leland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to train station
Train - NC
Bus - 5959
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3809| Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Westfield Ave
    ID 28546
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Dunellen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East 2nd St at Leland Ave
    ID 29306
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Penn Station NY to Plainfield

The distance between Penn Station NY, Plainfield, Nj and Plainfield, Plainfield, Nj is approximately 27.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penn Station NY to Plainfield by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Plainfield, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Penn Station NY

Penn Station NY is located at Penn Station NY, Plainfield, Nj and the nearest public transit station is 9 Av/W 34 St.

Subway stations close to Penn Station NY:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 28 St

Train stations close to Penn Station NY:

  • 34 St-Penn Station

Bus stations close to Penn Station NY:

  • 9 Av/W 34 St
  • W 34 St/9 Av
  • W 34 St/Dyer Av

Public transit stations close to Plainfield, Plainfield, Nj

Plainfield is located at Plainfield, Plainfield, Nj and the nearest public transit station is East 2nd St at Netherwood Ave.

Train stations close to Plainfield:

  • Plainfield
  • Netherwood
  • Fanwood

Bus stations close to Plainfield:

  • East 2nd St at Netherwood Ave
  • East 2nd St at Reeve Ter
  • East 2nd St at Leland Ave

Alternative route by bus and train via NC and 59

To get from Penn Station NY to Plainfield in Plainfield, Nj, take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Elizabeth station. Next, take the 59 bus from Broad St at Westfield Ave station to East 2nd St at Leland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to train station
Train - NC
Bus - 5959
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3809| Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Westfield Ave
    ID 28546
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Dunellen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East 2nd St at Leland Ave
    ID 29306
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Penn Station NY to Plainfield?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line NJCL, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Penn Station NY to Plainfield?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Penn Station NY and Plainfield?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Penn Station NY to Plainfield?

    The NJCL train line goes from 34 St-Penn Station station near Penn Station NY in Manhattan to #3209| Long Branch station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #3209| Long Branch station near Plainfield in Plainfield, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from Penn Station NY to Plainfield by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Penn Station NY in Manhattan and Plainfield in Plainfield, Nj by train and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Penn Station NY to get to Plainfield?

    Get on the NJCL train from the 34 St-Penn Station station near Penn Station NY in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Penn Station NY and Plainfield?

    Get off the train at the #3209| Long Branch stop, which is closest to Plainfield in Plainfield, Nj.

  • When is the last bus from Penn Station NY to Plainfield?

    The last bus from Penn Station NY in Manhattan to Plainfield in Plainfield, Nj is the Dunellen - New York line. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 2:40 PM.

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