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Trip Overview

The average train between Plainfield and Boston takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 5m
Duration
256 mi
Distance
$168
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 37m
$133–224

Plainfield to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 55m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 35m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak10h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 48m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak10h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 48m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak10h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 48m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak10h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 48m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield to Boston? 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 Plainfield to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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.

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