How to get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ by bus, subway and train?

From 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the E subway from 5 Av/53 St station to 34 St-Penn Station 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 1 hr 54 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from 5th Ave @ 51st St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

114min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Train - NC
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| 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

From 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train

To get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the E subway from 5 Av/53 St station to 34 St-Penn Station 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 32 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from 5th Ave @ 51st St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

92min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| 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 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 38.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Plainfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (5th Ave @ 51st St) and destination (Plainfield, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway 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, subway and train schedules.

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From 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train

To get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the E subway from 5 Av/53 St station to 34 St-Penn Station 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 32 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from 5th Ave @ 51st St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

92min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| 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 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Subway line E, Train line NC, Bus line 819.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Subway line E, Train line NJCL, Train line RVL.

  • Is there a direct subway between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Plainfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The E subway line goes from 5 Av/53 St station near 5th Ave @ 51st St in Manhattan to World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till World Trade Center station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Plainfield, NJ by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 5th Ave @ 51st St to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the E subway from the 5 Av/53 St station near 5th Ave @ 51st St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the World Trade Center stop, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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