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

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

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the S subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 - S
Train - NC
Bus - 819819
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 - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    510 yd • 6 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

Alternative route from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ by bus, subway and train via 7, NC and 819

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 57 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

117min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Train - NC
Bus - 819819
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    510 yd • 6 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
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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 37.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (E 42nd St & 3rd Ave) 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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Alternative route from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ by bus, subway and train via 7, NC and 819

To get from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 57 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from E 42nd St & 3rd Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

117min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Train - NC
Bus - 819819
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    510 yd • 6 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

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Subway line 7, Train line NC, Bus line 819.

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

    The S subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near E 42nd St & 3rd Ave in Manhattan to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Times Sq-42 St station near Plainfield, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between E 42nd St & 3rd Ave and Plainfield, NJ by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the S 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 Times Sq-42 St stop, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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