How to get from Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train?

From Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MCL train from Rutherford station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the 819 bus from Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta station to Park Ave at Martine Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Rutherford Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

110min
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Rutherford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rutherford Rail Station
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1254| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta
    ID 23338
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Piscataway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Martine Ave
    ID 29258
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train via 76, RVL and 819

To get from Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 76 bus from Rutherford Rail Station station to Newark Penn Station 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 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Rutherford Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

109min
Bus - 7676
Train - RVL
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Rutherford Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rutherford Rail Station
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 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 Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Rutherford Rail Station and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 36.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rutherford Rail Station 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 Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rutherford Rail Station) 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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Alternative route from Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train via 76, RVL and 819

To get from Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 76 bus from Rutherford Rail Station station to Newark Penn Station 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 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Rutherford Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

109min
Bus - 7676
Train - RVL
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Rutherford Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rutherford Rail Station
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 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 Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NC, Bus line 819.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 76, Train line RVL, Bus line 819.

  • Is there a direct train between Rutherford Rail Station 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 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ?

    The MCL train line goes from #1254| Hoboken station near Rutherford Rail Station in Rutherford to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Secaucus station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rutherford Rail Station to Plainfield, NJ by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rutherford Rail Station and Plainfield, NJ by train and bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rutherford Rail Station to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the MCL train from the #1254| Hoboken station near Rutherford Rail Station in Rutherford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rutherford Rail Station and Plainfield, NJ?

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

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