There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to NetherwoodRarv
2h 10m$13–600Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to MetuchenNec
5h 5m$10–43Bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rt-22 At New Providence Rd66 / ...
3h 43m$20–49Drive 68.3 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Plainfield68.3 mi
1h 35m$13–18
Philadelphia to Plainfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at E Front St At Terrill Rd via Newark Penn Station and Rt-22 At New Providence Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Netherwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Plainfield is 96 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $13 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Plainfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $13 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 66 bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to E Front St At Terrill Rd via Newark Penn Station and Rt-22 At New Providence Rd in around 3h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rt-22 At New Providence Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–9
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–21
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Plainfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Plainfield is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Philadelphia to Plainfield.
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