The average train between Montclair and Plainfield takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Montclair and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Montclair to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.
Montclair to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Montclair and Plainfield is 27.1 km. The road distance is 37 km.
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 43m.