The average train between Princeton and Plainfield takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Plainfield. 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 Princeton and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Princeton to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Princeton and Plainfield is 38.2 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Netherwood via Princeton Jct. and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 22m.