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

The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $100 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Boston station. However, there are services departing from E Front St At Terrill Rd and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Plainfield and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Boston. However, there are services departing from Netherwood and arriving at Boston via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Plainfield to Boston?

The distance between Plainfield and Boston is 258 miles. The road distance is 235.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plainfield to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Plainfield to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Boston bus from?

Plainfield to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from E Front St At Terrill Rd station.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Boston train from?

Plainfield to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Plainfield to Boston?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Boston is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Plainfield to Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Plainfield to Boston train arrive?

Plainfield to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Plainfield to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Boston is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Plainfield to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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

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 Newark Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 42m
$33–762
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
6h 18m
$38–99
Drive 234 mi
1. Drive from Plainfield to Boston234 mi
4h 36m
$43–62
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 44m
$105–337
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal113 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 42m
$39–94
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
4h 31m
$377–851
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
5h 27m
$115–428
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
5h 42m
$108–951
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ISP - BOS
6h 26m
$278–393

Plainfield to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 18m.

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