The average train between Rutherford and Plainfield takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Rutherford 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 Rutherford and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Rutherford is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rutherford to Plainfield? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rutherford to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Rutherford station and arriving at Plainfield station via Netherwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Rutherford to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Rutherford to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Rutherford and Plainfield is 33.2 km. The road distance is 41 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 32 min.