How to get from Paterson to Plainfield, NJ by train?

From Paterson to Plainfield, NJ by train

To get from Paterson to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MCL train from Paterson 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 49 min.

109min
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Paterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 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 Paterson to Plainfield, NJ by train via MCL, NJCL and RVL

To get from Paterson to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MCL train from Paterson 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 49 min.

109min
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Paterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 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 Paterson to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Paterson, Plainfield and Plainfield, NJ, Plainfield is approximately 34.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paterson 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 Paterson to Plainfield, NJ by train via MCL, NJCL and RVL

To get from Paterson to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MCL train from Paterson 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 49 min.

109min
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Paterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 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 Paterson to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NC, Train line RVL.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NJCL, Train line RVL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paterson to Plainfield, NJ?

    The MCL train line goes from #1208| Hoboken station near Paterson in Paterson 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 Paterson to Plainfield, NJ by train?

    The total travel time between Paterson in Paterson and Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield by train is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the MCL train from the #1208| Hoboken station near Paterson in Paterson.

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

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

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