How to get from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Plainfield, NJ by bus, subway and train?

From 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Plainfield, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the R subway from 23 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEC 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 3rd Ave & E 23rd 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 - R
Train - NEC
Bus - 819819
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 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 - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3827| Trenton Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metuchen
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Ave at Metuchen Rail Sta
    ID 23338
    50 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 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between 3rd Ave & E 23rd St and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 37.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 3rd Ave & E 23rd 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 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Plainfield, NJ

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Plainfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (3rd Ave & E 23rd 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Subway line R, Train line NEC, Bus line 819.

  • Is there a direct subway between 3rd Ave & E 23rd 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 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The R subway line goes from 23 St station near 3rd Ave & E 23rd St in Manhattan to 34 St-Herald Sq station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 34 St-Herald Sq station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Plainfield, NJ by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between 3rd Ave & E 23rd St and Plainfield, NJ by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the R subway from the 23 St station near 3rd Ave & E 23rd St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 3rd Ave & E 23rd St and Plainfield, NJ?

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

  • When is the last train from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The last train from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St in Manhattan to Plainfield, NJ in Plainfield is the Raritan Valley Line line. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station at 6:49 PM.

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