The average train between Boston and North Plainfield takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to North Plainfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Boston and North Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into North Plainfield at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston to North Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at North Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Boston to North Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston to North Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Boston and North Plainfield is 340 km. The road distance is 414 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.