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How to get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ by bus and subway?

From E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ by bus and subway

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 113 bus and finally take the 822 bus from Park Ave at West 2nd St station to Park Ave at Stelle Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - 113113
Bus - 822822
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    113n Dunellen North Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Front St 75' E Of Somerset St
    ID 29233
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave at West 2nd St
    ID 29264
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 822822
    Wait for bus
    822
    Plainfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Stelle Ave
    ID 29269
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 5 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Fulton St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED 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 48 min.

108min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Train - RED
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    25 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 32.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Plainfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 5 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Fulton St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED 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 48 min.

108min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Train - RED
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    25 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Subway line 7, Bus line 113, Bus line 822.

  • What is the alternative route to get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Subway line 5, Train line RED, Train line RVL.

  • Is there a direct subway between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave and Plainfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which subway line goes from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ?

    The 7 subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave in Manhattan to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave and Plainfield, NJ by subway and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the 7 subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Hudson Yards stop, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.