How to get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train?

Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ - Subway Schedule

The 4 subway from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 54 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train

To get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 4 subway from 86 St station to Fulton St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED train and finally take the RARV train from Newark Penn Station station to Plainfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The subway and train schedule from Lexington Ave & E 86th St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Plainfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

114min
Subway - 4
Train - RED
Train - RARV
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lexington Ave & E 86th St
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    22 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 - RARVRARV
    Wait for train
    RARV
    #5415| Raritan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plainfield
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plainfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Plainfield, NJ
    0.79 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 31.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington Ave & E 86th 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.

Subway And Train schedule from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ

To check the subway and train schedule from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lexington Ave & E 86th St) and destination (Plainfield, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Subway line 4, Train line RED, Train line RARV.

  • Is there a direct subway between Lexington Ave & E 86th 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 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The 4 subway line goes from Fulton St station near Lexington Ave & E 86th St in Manhattan to World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till World Trade Center station near Plainfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Plainfield, NJ by subway and train is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Lexington Ave & E 86th St to get to Plainfield, NJ?

    Get on the 4 subway from the Fulton St station near Lexington Ave & E 86th St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Plainfield, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the World Trade Center station, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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