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How to get fromPlainfield to Raleighby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeEWR - RDU
    5h 12m
    $66–400

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Union StationtrainCarolinian
    11h 50m
    $143–662

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus StationbusGreyhound US0670 / ...
    12h 5m
    $76–171

  4. Drive 468 mi

    1. Drive from Plainfield to Raleighcar468 mi
    8h 33m
    $86–124

  5. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
    4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeJFK - RDU
    5. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
    6h 7m
    $68–355

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLGA - RDU
    5. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
    6h 59m
    $111–462

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planePHL - RDU
    6h 56m
    $124–995

  8. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
    4. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeHPN - RDU
    5. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
    8h 25m
    $100–517

  9. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Raleigh Bus StationbusFlixBus N2471
    13h 52m
    $81–191

Plainfield to Raleigh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–650 and the journey takes 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to GoRaleigh Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 12h 5m.

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