How to get from Clifton to Plainfield, NJ by bus?

From Clifton to Plainfield, NJ by bus

To get from Clifton to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the S52 bus from Tompkins Av/Townsend Av station to Fingerboard Rd/Narrows Rd South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM10 bus and finally take the 113 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to East 5th St at Richmond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The bus schedule from Clifton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

184min
Walk to bus station
Bus - S52S52
Bus - SIM10SIM10
Bus - 113113
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Tompkins Av/Townsend Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tompkins Av/Townsend Av
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - S52S52
    Wait for bus
    S52
    Staten Island Hospital Seaview Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingerboard Rd/Narrows Rd South
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narrows Rd S/Fingerboard Rd
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM10SIM10
    Wait for bus
    SIM10
    Midtown Via 23 St Via 6 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue Of the Americas/W 41 St
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    S Dunellen Salem Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East 5th St at Richmond St
    ID 29181
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    0.75 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Clifton to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Clifton and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 49.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton to Plainfield, NJ by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Plainfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Clifton to Plainfield, NJ

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line S52, Bus line SIM10, Bus line 113.

  • Is there a direct bus between Clifton and Plainfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Clifton to Plainfield, NJ?

    The S52 bus line goes from Tompkins Av/Townsend Av station near Clifton in Staten Island to Fingerboard Rd/Narrows Rd South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Fingerboard Rd/Narrows Rd South station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Clifton to Plainfield, NJ by bus?

    The total travel time between Clifton and Plainfield, NJ by bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Clifton to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the S52 bus from the Tompkins Av/Townsend Av stop near Clifton in Staten Island.

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

    Get off the bus at the Fingerboard Rd/Narrows Rd South stop, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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