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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Plainfield takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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.

3h 59m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
$146
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Washington to Plainfield train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit8h 53m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 43m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 54m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 21m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 43m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 54m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 21m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 43m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 54m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 21m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 20m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 50m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 50m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 40m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 41m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 43m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 44m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington 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.

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  • Distance: 227.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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