The average train between Plainfield and Manhattan takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is an hourly train service from Plainfield to Manhattan. 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 Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Manhattan station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Plainfield to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Plainfield and Manhattan is 40.7 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to New York Penn Station via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 5m.