How to get from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the F subway from Jamaica-179 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

140min$14.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - NC
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Jamaica-179 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jamaica-179 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3701| Jersey Ave.
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5409| 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

Alternative route by subway and train via F, ACELA and RVL

To get from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the F subway from Jamaica-179 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the RVL train from Newark Penn Station station to Plainfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Jamaica-179 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jamaica-179 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5409| 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
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Public transit directions from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between 178 St / Hillside, Plainfield, Nj and Plainfield, NJ, Plainfield, Nj is approximately 40.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Plainfield, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 178 St / Hillside

178 St / Hillside is located at 178 St / Hillside, Plainfield, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Hillside Av/175 St.

Subway stations close to 178 St / Hillside:

  • 169 St
  • Jamaica-179 St
  • Parsons Blvd

Train stations close to 178 St / Hillside:

  • Hillside Facility
  • Hollis

Bus stations close to 178 St / Hillside:

  • Hillside Av/175 St
  • 179 Pl /Hillside Av
  • Hillside Av/180 St

Public transit stations close to Plainfield, NJ, Plainfield, Nj

Plainfield, NJ is located at Plainfield, NJ, Plainfield, Nj and the nearest public transit station is W 7th St at Park Ave.

Train stations close to Plainfield, NJ:

  • Plainfield
  • Fanwood
  • Netherwood

Bus stations close to Plainfield, NJ:

  • W 7th St at Park Ave
  • Park Ave at East 7th St
  • Park Ave at West 7th St

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway and train via F, ACELA and RVL

To get from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the F subway from Jamaica-179 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the RVL train from Newark Penn Station station to Plainfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Jamaica-179 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jamaica-179 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5409| 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line NC, Bus line RVL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line ACELA, Bus line RVL.

  • Is there a direct subway between 178 St / Hillside and Plainfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ?

    The F subway line goes from Jamaica-179 St station near 178 St / Hillside in Queens to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Plainfield, NJ station near Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train?

    The total travel time between 178 St / Hillside in Queens and Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj by subway and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 178 St / Hillside to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the F subway from the Jamaica-179 St station near 178 St / Hillside in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 178 St / Hillside and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Plainfield, NJ station, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, Nj.

  • How much is the subway fare from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ?

    The ride from 178 St / Hillside to Plainfield, NJ costs $14.65.

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