The average train between Plainfield and Elizabeth takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is an hourly train service from Plainfield to Elizabeth. 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 Plainfield and Elizabeth. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Elizabeth at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Elizabeth station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Plainfield to Elizabeth train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Elizabeth train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Elizabeth station.
The distance between Plainfield and Elizabeth is 16.9 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Elizabeth via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 4m.