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

The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Washington is to train and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $100 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Front St At Terrill Rd and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Plainfield and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Netherwood and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Plainfield to Washington?

The distance between Plainfield and Washington is 231 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plainfield to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $30 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Plainfield to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Washington bus from?

Plainfield to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Washington train from?

Plainfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Plainfield to Washington?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Washington is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Plainfield to Washington bus arrive?

Plainfield to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Plainfield to Washington train arrive?

Plainfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Plainfield to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Washington is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Plainfield to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1174+ hotels available in Washington.

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

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

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 Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 16m
$32–712
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
5h 58m
$33–73
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Plainfield to Washingtoncar 206.9 mi
3h 59m
$38–55
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 29m
$106–687
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 31m
$39–89
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
3h 54m
$108–692
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 15m
$213–485
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 54m
$111–789
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
5h 4m
$109–1,362

Plainfield to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 229.4 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.

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

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Drive 206.9 mi

Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Bus via New York

Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station

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Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station

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Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station

Train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station

Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform

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Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

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