How to get from Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ by train?

From Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ by train

To get from Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MCL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC 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 26 min.

86min
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Hoboken Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken Terminal
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 6
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ by train via MCL, NJCL and RVL

To get from Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MCL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Secaucus 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 26 min.

86min
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Hoboken Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken Terminal
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 6
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    35 min
  • 8
    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 Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Hoboken Terminal, Plainfield and Plainfield, NJ, Plainfield is approximately 25.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Plainfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ by train via MCL, NJCL and RVL

To get from Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MCL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Secaucus 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 26 min.

86min
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Hoboken Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken Terminal
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 6
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    35 min
  • 8
    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 Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NC, Train line RVL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NJCL, Train line RVL.

  • Is there a direct train between Hoboken Terminal and Plainfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ?

    The MCL train line goes from #1109| Suffern station near Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Secaucus station near Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hoboken Terminal to Plainfield, NJ by train?

    The total travel time between Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken and Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield by train is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hoboken Terminal to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the MCL train from the #1109| Suffern station near Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken.

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

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

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