Boston to Plainfield Trains

Boston to Plainfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Plainfield takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to 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.

5h 37m
Duration: 256 mi
Distance: $431
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional

5h 47m

$59–736

Boston to Plainfield train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and 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 Plainfield at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 3:54 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 4:10 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 4:10 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 3:54 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 3:54 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 3:54 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 3:54 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
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Boston to Plainfield trains

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Train (Amtrak)

Boston to Plainfield train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:53 AM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

9:20 AM → 3:54 PM

11:15 AM → 4:44 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:10 PM

8:40 AM → 2:10 PM

9:40 AM → 3:10 PM

11:10 AM → 4:10 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:10 PM

8:40 AM → 2:10 PM

9:40 AM → 3:10 PM

11:10 AM → 4:10 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:49 AM

7:00 AM → 11:53 AM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

9:20 AM → 3:54 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:49 AM

7:00 AM → 11:53 AM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

9:20 AM → 3:54 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:49 AM

7:00 AM → 11:53 AM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

9:20 AM → 3:54 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:49 AM

7:00 AM → 11:53 AM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

9:20 AM → 3:54 PM

Frequently asked questions

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