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Trip Overview

The average train between Plainfield and Washington DC takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 29m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
$79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
4h 35m
$65–145

Plainfield to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 231.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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