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

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 Q subway from 86 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL 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 45 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.

105min
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    18 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

Alternative route from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train via Q, NC and RVL

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 Q subway from 86 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC 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 51 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.

111min
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Train - NC
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    18 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 Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ

The distance between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Plainfield, NJ is approximately 30.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 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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Alternative route from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ by subway and train via Q, NC and RVL

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 Q subway from 86 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC 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 51 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.

111min
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Train - NC
Train - RVL
Walk to Plainfield, NJ
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    18 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 Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Plainfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Subway line Q, Train line NJCL, Train line RVL.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Subway line Q, Train line NC, Train line RVL.

  • 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 45 min.

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

    The Q subway line goes from 86 St station near Lexington Ave & E 86th St in Manhattan to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Coney Island-Stillwell Av 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 45 min.

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

    Get on the Q subway from the 86 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 Coney Island-Stillwell Av station, which is closest to Plainfield, NJ.

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