How to get from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train?

From Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train

To get from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 28 bus from Montclair State University station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail 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 55 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Montclair State University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

115min
Bus - 2828
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Montclair State University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montclair State University
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Newark Hill Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18285
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    10 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 Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from Montclair State University station to Broad St at Raymond Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RVL train and finally take the 819 bus from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station to Park Ave at Stelle Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Montclair State University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

117min
Bus - 2828
Train - RVL
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Montclair State University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montclair State University
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Newark Hill Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Raymond Blvd
    ID 18345
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29355
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Metuchen Rail Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Stelle Ave
    ID 29269
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Montclair State University and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 27.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Plainfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ

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

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From Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from Montclair State University station to Broad St at Raymond Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RVL train and finally take the 819 bus from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station to Park Ave at Stelle Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Montclair State University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

117min
Bus - 2828
Train - RVL
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Montclair State University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montclair State University
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Newark Hill Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Raymond Blvd
    ID 18345
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29355
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Metuchen Rail Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Stelle Ave
    ID 29269
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 28, Light Rail line NLR, Train line RVL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 28, Train line RVL, Bus line 819.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montclair State University and Plainfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ?

    The 28 bus line goes from Newark Hill Street station near Montclair State University in Montclair to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montclair State University to Plainfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Montclair State University and Plainfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montclair State University to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Newark Hill Street stop near Montclair State University in Montclair.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montclair State University and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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