How to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train?

From Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the RVL train from Newark Penn Station station to Plainfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The subway and train schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

92min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the 819 bus from Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta station to Park Ave at Martine Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The subway and train schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

118min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Train - NC
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta
    ID 23338
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Piscataway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Martine Ave
    ID 29258
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Central Park West/W 81 St and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 29.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Plainfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ

To check the subway and train schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Park West/W 81 St) and destination (Plainfield, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, 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 subway and train schedules.

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From Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the 819 bus from Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta station to Park Ave at Martine Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The subway and train schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

118min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Train - NC
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta
    ID 23338
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Piscataway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Martine Ave
    ID 29258
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Subway line C, Train line NJCL, Train line RVL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Subway line C, Train line NC, Bus line 819.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Park West/W 81 St and Plainfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The C subway line goes from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station near Central Park West/W 81 St in Manhattan to Euclid Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Euclid Av station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Park West/W 81 St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Central Park West/W 81 St and Plainfield, NJ by subway and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Park West/W 81 St to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the C subway from the 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station near Central Park West/W 81 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central Park West/W 81 St and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Euclid Av station, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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