How to get from Short Hills to South Plainfield by bus and train?

From Short Hills to South Plainfield by bus and train

To get from Short Hills to South Plainfield in South Plainfield, Nj, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MEL train from Short Hills station to Summit station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 986 bus and finally take the 819 bus from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station to Clinton Ave at Jersey St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Train - MEL
Bus - 986986
Bus - 819819
Walk to South Plainfield
Leaves from Short Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Short Hills
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0309| Summit
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Summit
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summit Rail Station
    ID 29701
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 986986
    Wait for bus
    986
    Plainfield Via N Providence Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plainfield Rail Station
    ID 29250
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29355
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    South Plainfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton Ave at Jersey St
    ID 24034
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Plainfield
    Walk to
    South Plainfield
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Short Hills to South Plainfield by bus

To get from Short Hills to South Plainfield in South Plainfield, Nj, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Morris Ave at Millburn Ave station to Broad St at Chestnut Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 986 bus and finally take the 819 bus from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station to Clinton Ave at Jersey St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 986986
Bus - 819819
Walk to South Plainfield
Leaves from Morris Ave at Millburn Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Morris Ave at Millburn Ave
    ID 29650
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Short Hills Hilton Hotel Livingston Mal Via Vauxhall-Exac
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Chestnut Ave
    ID 29671
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 986986
    Wait for bus
    986
    Plainfield Via N Providence Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plainfield Rail Station
    ID 29250
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29355
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    South Plainfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton Ave at Jersey St
    ID 24034
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Plainfield
    Walk to
    South Plainfield
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Short Hills to South Plainfield

The distance between Short Hills, South Plainfield, Nj and South Plainfield, South Plainfield, Nj is approximately 21.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Short Hills to South Plainfield by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Plainfield, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Short Hills

Short Hills is located at Short Hills, South Plainfield, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Morris Ave at Millburn Ave.

Train stations close to Short Hills:

  • Millburn
  • Maplewood
  • Summit

Bus stations close to Short Hills:

  • Morris Ave at Millburn Ave
  • Morris Ave at Crescent Rd

Public transit stations close to South Plainfield, South Plainfield, Nj

South Plainfield is located at South Plainfield, South Plainfield, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Clinton Ave at Wade Ave.

Train stations close to South Plainfield:

  • Dunellen

Bus stations close to South Plainfield:

  • Clinton Ave at Wade Ave
  • Clinton Ave at Montrose Ave
  • Clinton Ave at New Market Ave

Related Routes

From Short Hills to South Plainfield by bus

To get from Short Hills to South Plainfield in South Plainfield, Nj, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Morris Ave at Millburn Ave station to Broad St at Chestnut Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 986 bus and finally take the 819 bus from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station to Clinton Ave at Jersey St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 986986
Bus - 819819
Walk to South Plainfield
Leaves from Morris Ave at Millburn Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Morris Ave at Millburn Ave
    ID 29650
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Short Hills Hilton Hotel Livingston Mal Via Vauxhall-Exac
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Chestnut Ave
    ID 29671
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 986986
    Wait for bus
    986
    Plainfield Via N Providence Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plainfield Rail Station
    ID 29250
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29355
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 819819
    Wait for bus
    819
    South Plainfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton Ave at Jersey St
    ID 24034
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Plainfield
    Walk to
    South Plainfield
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Short Hills to South Plainfield?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line 986, Bus line 819.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Short Hills to South Plainfield?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 986, Bus line 819.

  • Is there a direct train between Short Hills and South Plainfield?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Short Hills to South Plainfield?

    The MEL train line goes from #0309| Summit station near Short Hills in Millburn, Nj to Summit station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Summit station near South Plainfield in South Plainfield, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from Short Hills to South Plainfield by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Short Hills in Millburn, Nj and South Plainfield in South Plainfield, Nj by train and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Short Hills to get to South Plainfield?

    Get on the MEL train from the #0309| Summit station near Short Hills in Millburn, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Short Hills and South Plainfield?

    Get off the train at the Summit stop, which is closest to South Plainfield in South Plainfield, Nj.