How to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train?

From Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark 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 25 min.

85min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - RVL
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29355
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Metuchen Rail Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Stelle Ave
    ID 29269
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ by train

To get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the RVL train from Newark Penn Station station to Plainfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    35 min
  • 6
    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 Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Journal Square Transportation Center, Plainfield and Plainfield, NJ, Plainfield is approximately 23.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Journal Square Transportation Center 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.

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From Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ by train

To get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the RVL train from Newark Penn Station station to Plainfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    35 min
  • 6
    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 Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line RVL, Bus line 819.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line RVL.

  • Is there a direct train between Journal Square Transportation Center 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 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ?

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City to Newark - World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newark - World Trade Center station near Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield.

  • How long does it take to travel from Journal Square Transportation Center to Plainfield, NJ by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City and Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Journal Square Transportation Center to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the RED train from the Journal Square station near Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Journal Square Transportation Center and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the train at the Newark - World Trade Center stop, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield.

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