The average train between Plainfield and Boston takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Plainfield to Boston. 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 every 2 hours between Plainfield and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Boston. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Plainfield to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Plainfield to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Plainfield and Boston is 338.4 km. The road distance is 412 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.