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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Plainfield?

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 Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Plainfield?

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.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Plainfield?

The distance between Philadelphia and Plainfield is 96 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $13 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Plainfield bus from?

Philadelphia to Plainfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Plainfield train from?

Philadelphia to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Plainfield?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $13 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Plainfield bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Plainfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Plainfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Plainfield is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Philadelphia to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 1042+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Philadelphia to Plainfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain Rarv
2h 10m
$13–600
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain Rarv
2h 54m
$12–36
Drive 68.3 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Plainfieldcar 68.3 mi
1h 36m
$13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus 113 / ...
3h 23m
$35–87

Philadelphia to Plainfield by train

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Plainfield.

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Distance: 95.4 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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 Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 23m.

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