What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Plainfield?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Plainfield is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Plainfield?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Plainfield is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $90 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at East Front St At Leland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Netherwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Boston to Plainfield?

The distance between Boston and Plainfield is 258 miles. The road distance is 235.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Plainfield without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $35 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Plainfield?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Boston to Plainfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Plainfield bus from?

Boston to Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Plainfield train from?

Boston to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Plainfield?

The best way to get from Boston to Plainfield is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $35 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Boston to Plainfield bus arrive?

Boston to Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to Plainfield train arrive?

Boston to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Plainfield is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Boston to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 710+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Boston to Plainfield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Plainfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
5h 44m
$36–734
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn StationGreyhound US0235 / ...
5h 54m
$39–108
Drive 234.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Plainfield234.4 mi
4h 34m
$43–62
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
4h 10m
$94–374
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to East Front St At Leland Ave113
6h 37m
$39–95
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
4h 39m
$388–819
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
4h 53m
$108–426
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
6h 22m
$269–401
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)BOS - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
5h 56m
$99–989

Boston to Plainfield by train (Amtrak)

113Weekly Trains

5h 44mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.3 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–310 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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