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

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 F subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr 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 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
    360 yd • 5 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
    3 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
    #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

Alternative route from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train via M, ACELA and RVL

To get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the M subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr 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 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to subway station
Subway - M
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Middle Village-Metropolitan Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    3 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
    #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 28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Plainfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train via M, ACELA and RVL

To get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the M subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr 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 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to subway station
Subway - M
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Middle Village-Metropolitan Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    3 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
    #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 91 minutes, using Subway line F, Train line ACELA, Train line RVL.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Subway line M, Train line ACELA, 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 and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    The F subway line goes from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station near 5th Ave @ 51st St in Manhattan to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Plainfield, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Plainfield, NJ by subway and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the F subway from the 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr 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 Coney Island-Stillwell Av station, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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