The average train between Plainfield and Rutherford takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Rutherford. 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 Rutherford. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Rutherford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Rutherford station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Plainfield to Rutherford train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Rutherford train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Plainfield and Rutherford is 33.2 km. The road distance is 41 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 35 min.