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 36m.

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 2h 55m and costs $130 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at E Front St At Terrill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

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 223 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 $55 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Plainfield train from?

Boston to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, 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 $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Boston to Plainfield bus arrive?

Boston to Plainfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to Plainfield train arrive?

Boston to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, 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 36m to drive from Boston to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 621+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Boston to Plainfield - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Plainfield by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain
2h 55m
$132–459
Bus via Newark, Penn Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
6h 24m
$37–94
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 44m
$58–734
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus 113 / ...
5h 58m
$44–97
Drive 234.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Plainfieldcar 234.4 mi
4h 36m
$43–62
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain
3h 30m
$164–535
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain
3h 20m
$312–783
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 3m
$270–397

Boston to Plainfield by train (Amtrak)

110Weekly Trains

5h 44mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Plainfield.

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to E Front St At Terrill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 58m.

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