The average train between Journal Square and Plainfield takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Journal Square 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 Journal Square and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Journal Square is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Journal Square to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Journal Square station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Journal Square to Plainfield train services, operated by PATH, depart from Journal Square station.
Journal Square to Plainfield train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Journal Square and Plainfield is 31.1 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a vehicle from Journal Square to Netherwood via Journal Square and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 20m.