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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Plainfield takes 5h 41m 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 41m
Duration
256 mi
Distance
$430
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
5h 47m
$58–734

Boston to Plainfield train times

Trains run hourly 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 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 12m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 30m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 30m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 49m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 49m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 49m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 55m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Plainfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston to Plainfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–150 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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