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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Plainfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Plainfield is to fly and train which takes 2h 52m and costs $60 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at E Front St At Terrill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Netherwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Washington to Plainfield?

The distance between Washington and Plainfield is 229 miles. The road distance is 207.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $55 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Washington to Plainfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Plainfield bus from?

Washington to Plainfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Plainfield train from?

Washington to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington to Plainfield?

The best way to get from Washington to Plainfield is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Washington to Plainfield bus arrive?

Washington to Plainfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Washington to Plainfield train arrive?

Washington to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Plainfield is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Washington to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 728+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Washington to Plainfield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Plainfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 37m
$59–135
Bus via Newark, Penn Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 53m
$30–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus 113 / ...
5h 48m
$57–117
Drive 206.1 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Plainfieldcar 206.1 mi
3h 56m
$38–55
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain
2h 52m
$61–433
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain
3h 26m
$82–557
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain
3h 22m
$76–458
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
4h 36m
$235–575

Washington to Plainfield by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 227.8 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station to E Front St At Terrill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 48m.

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