How to get from Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train?

From Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MCL train from Waldwick station to Secaucus 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 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to train station
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Waldwick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waldwick
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1212| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta
    ID 23338
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    Piscataway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Martine Ave
    ID 29258
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train via SHORTLINE HUDSON, ACELA and RVL

To get from Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Rt 17 & Prospect St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Rt 17 & Prospect St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt 17 & Prospect St
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.55 mi • 12 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
    #5719| High Bridge
  • 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 Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Rt 17 & Prospect St and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 52.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rt 17 & Prospect St 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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Alternative route from Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ by bus and train via SHORTLINE HUDSON, ACELA and RVL

To get from Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Rt 17 & Prospect St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from Rt 17 & Prospect St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt 17 & Prospect St
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.55 mi • 12 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
    #5719| High Bridge
  • 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 Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NC, Bus line 819.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON, Train line ACELA, Train line RVL.

  • Is there a direct train between Rt 17 & Prospect St and Plainfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The MCL train line goes from Waldwick station near Rt 17 & Prospect St in Waldwick to #1212| Hoboken station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #1212| Hoboken station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rt 17 & Prospect St to Plainfield, NJ by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rt 17 & Prospect St and Plainfield, NJ by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rt 17 & Prospect St to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the MCL train from the Waldwick station near Rt 17 & Prospect St in Waldwick.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rt 17 & Prospect St and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the train at the #1212| Hoboken stop, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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