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The average train between Elizabeth and Plainfield takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth 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.

1h 8m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
$13
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
1h 18m
$6–25

Elizabeth to Plainfield train times

Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit55 min • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit55 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit54 min • 1 change

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit55 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit54 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit54 min • 1 change

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit55 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 28m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit55 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit55 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Plainfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Elizabeth to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 18m.

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