The average train between Elizabeth and Plainfield takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is an hourly train service from Elizabeth to Plainfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Elizabeth to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Plainfield is 16.9 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Elizabeth to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 16m.