How to get from Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train?

From Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the QM5 bus from Union Tpke/187 St station to W 34 St/5 Av 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 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Turnpike may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - QM5QM5
Train - NC
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Union Tpke/187 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tpke/187 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - QM5QM5
    Wait for bus
    QM5
    Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 34 St/5 Av
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5719| High Bridge
  • 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 from Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train via QM5, NC and 819

To get from Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the QM5 bus from Union Tpke/187 St station to W 34 St/5 Av 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 2 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Turnpike may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - QM5QM5
Train - NC
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Union Tpke/187 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tpke/187 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - QM5QM5
    Wait for bus
    QM5
    Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 34 St/5 Av
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta
    ID 23338
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Piscataway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Martine Ave
    ID 29258
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Union Turnpike and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 39.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Turnpike 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 Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Turnpike) 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 Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train via QM5, NC and 819

To get from Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the QM5 bus from Union Tpke/187 St station to W 34 St/5 Av 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 2 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from Union Turnpike may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - QM5QM5
Train - NC
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Union Tpke/187 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tpke/187 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - QM5QM5
    Wait for bus
    QM5
    Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 34 St/5 Av
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta
    ID 23338
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Piscataway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Martine Ave
    ID 29258
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line QM5, Train line NC, Train line RVL.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line QM5, Train line NC, Bus line 819.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ?

    The QM5 bus line goes from Union Tpke/187 St station near Union Turnpike in Queens to Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Turnpike to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Union Turnpike and Plainfield, NJ by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the QM5 bus from the Union Tpke/187 St stop near Union Turnpike in Queens.

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

    Get off the bus at the Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av station, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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