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The average train between Plainfield and Washington DC takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. 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 33m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
$69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
3h 59m
$55–145

Plainfield to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 51m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 30m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 6m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 33m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 31m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 17m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield to Washington DC? 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.

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  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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