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How to get to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj by bus, train or light rail?

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Directions to Plainfield, New Jersey (Plainfield, Nj) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Plainfield, New Jersey

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How to get to Plainfield, New Jersey by bus?

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Bus stations near Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj

  • East 5th St at Watchung Ave,1 min walk,
  • Watchung Ave at E 6th St,2 min walk,
  • Park Ave at East 5th St,4 min walk,
  • Plainfield Rail Station,5 min walk,

Train stations near Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj

  • Plainfield,18 min walk,

Bus lines to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj

  • 59,Dunellen,
  • 113,113s Dunellen Salem Road,
  • 65,65b Bridgewater Comn Express,
  • 114,Mountainside New Prov Rd,
  • 819,South Plainfield,
  • 822,Plainfield,
  • 986,Plainfield Via N Providence Center,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Plainfield, New Jersey?

    The closest stations to Plainfield, New Jersey are:

    • East 5th St at Watchung Ave is 49 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Watchung Ave at E 6th St is 80 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Park Ave at East 5th St is 303 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Plainfield Rail Station is 405 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Plainfield is 1522 yards away, 18 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Plainfield, New Jersey?

    These bus lines stop near Plainfield, New Jersey: 113, 114, 59, 65, 819.

  • Which train line stops near Plainfield, New Jersey?

    RVL

  • What’s the nearest train station to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj?

    The nearest train station to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj is Plainfield. It’s a 18 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj?

    The nearest bus stop to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj is East 5th St at Watchung Ave. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj?

    The RVL is the first train that goes to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj. It stops nearby at 4:51 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj?

    The RVL is the last train that goes to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj. It stops nearby at 2:00 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj?

    The 114 is the first bus that goes to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj. It stops nearby at 4:51 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj?

    The 114 is the last bus that goes to Plainfield, New Jersey in Plainfield, Nj. It stops nearby at 1:42 AM.

  • How much is the train fare to Plainfield, New Jersey?

    The train fare to Plainfield, New Jersey costs about $2.25 - $15.25.

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Plainfield, New Jersey, Plainfield, NjPlainfield is a city in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Nicknamed "The Queen City", it serves as both a regional hub for Central New Jersey and a bedroom suburb of the New York Metropolitan area, located in the Raritan Valley region. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population, majority Latino for the first time, was 54,586. This was an increase of 4,778 (+9.6%) from the 2010 census count of 49,808, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,979 (+4.1%) from the 47,829 counted in the 2000 census. In 2023, the Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 54,670. The area of present-day Plainfield was originally formed as Plainfield Township, a township that was created on April 5, 1847, from portions of Westfield Township, while the area was still part of Essex County. On March 19, 1857, Plainfield Township became part of the newly created Union County. Plainfield was incorporated as a city by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 21, 1869, from portions of Plainfield Township, based on the results of a referendum held that same day. The city and township coexisted until March 6, 1878, when Plainfield Township was dissolved and parts were absorbed by Plainfield city, with the remainder becoming Fanwood Township (now known as Scotch Plains). The name "Plainfield", also used in both North Plainfield and South Plainfield, is derived from a local estate or from its scenic location.
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