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How to get from Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train?

From Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PATH train from Journal Square station to Harrison station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus 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 29 min.

89min
Train - PATH
Bus - 4040
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    Newark
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harrison
    ID HAR
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Path Station
    ID 30970
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Port Newark Tyler & Marsh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond Blvd at Raymond Plaza East
    ID 18857
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ by train

To get from Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PATH train from Journal Square station to 33rd Street 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 51 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

111min$14.50
Train - PATH
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    240 yd • 3 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
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Public transit directions from Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Journal Square, Plainfield, Nj and Plainfield, NJ, Plainfield, Nj is approximately 23.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ 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 Journal Square

Journal Square is located at Journal Square, Plainfield, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Journal Square Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Journal Square:

  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Journal Square:

  • Journal Square Transportation Center
  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • Central Ave at Pavonia Ave

Public transit stations close to Plainfield, NJ, Plainfield, Nj

Plainfield, NJ is located at Plainfield, NJ, Plainfield, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Park Ave at West 7th St.

Train stations close to Plainfield, NJ:

  • Netherwood
  • Plainfield
  • Fanwood

Bus stations close to Plainfield, NJ:

  • Park Ave at West 7th St
  • Watchung Ave at E 6th St
  • Park Ave at East 7th St

From Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ by train

To get from Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PATH train from Journal Square station to 33rd Street 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 51 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

111min$14.50
Train - PATH
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    240 yd • 3 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line PATH, Bus line 40, Bus line RVL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line PATH, Bus line NJCL, Bus line RVL.

  • Is there a direct train between Journal Square and Plainfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Journal Square to Plainfield, NJ?

    The PATH train line goes from Newark station near Journal Square in Jersey City, Nj to Harrison station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Harrison station near Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj.

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

    The total travel time between Journal Square in Jersey City, Nj and Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj by train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Journal Square to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the PATH train from the Newark station near Journal Square in Jersey City, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Journal Square and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the train at the Harrison station, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj.

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