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The average train between Montclair and Plainfield takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Montclair 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.

1h 38m
Duration
23 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Newark Broad Sttrain train Bntnm / ...
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
1h 48m
$7–31

Montclair to Plainfield train times

Trains run hourly between Montclair and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montclair is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montclair to Plainfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Montclair to Plainfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Netherwood via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 48m.

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