How to get from Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train?

Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ - Bus Schedule

The QM5 bus from Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ runs from 5:34 AM to 9:34 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the QM5 bus from Union Tpke/Main St station to W 34 St/5 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 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Tpk/Main St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - QM5QM5
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - RARV
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Union Tpke/Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tpke/Main St
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - QM5QM5
    Wait for bus
    QM5
    Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 34 St/5 Av
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    490 yd • 6 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 Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Union Tpk/Main St and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 37.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Tpk/Main St 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 Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Tpk/Main St) 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 Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line QM5, Train line ACELA, Train line RARV.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Tpk/Main St 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 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The QM5 bus line goes from Union Tpke/Main St station near Union Tpk/Main St in Queens to W 34 St/5 Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till W 34 St/5 Av station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Tpk/Main St to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Union Tpk/Main St and Plainfield, NJ by bus and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Tpk/Main St to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the QM5 bus from the Union Tpke/Main St stop near Union Tpk/Main St in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Tpk/Main St and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the W 34 St/5 Av station, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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