How to get from Waterside/Waterside to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train?

From Waterside/Waterside to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Waterside/Waterside to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the M34A-SBS bus from Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1 station to W 34 St/7 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the RARV train from Newark Penn Station station to Plainfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from Waterside/Waterside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

90min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - RARV
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M34A-SBS
    Select Bus Pa Bus Trm Via 34 St Via 8 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 34 St/7 Av
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - RARVRARV
    Wait for train
    RARV
    #5415| Raritan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    0.79 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waterside/Waterside to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Waterside/Waterside and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 28.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterside/Waterside to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Plainfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Waterside/Waterside to Plainfield, NJ

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterside/Waterside to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line M34A-SBS, Train line ACELA, Train line RARV.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waterside/Waterside and Plainfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waterside/Waterside to Plainfield, NJ?

    The M34A-SBS bus line goes from Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1 station near Waterside/Waterside in Manhattan to W 34 St/7 Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till W 34 St/7 Av station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterside/Waterside to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Waterside/Waterside and Plainfield, NJ by bus and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waterside/Waterside to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the M34A-SBS bus from the Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1 stop near Waterside/Waterside in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waterside/Waterside and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the W 34 St/7 Av station, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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