The average train between Jersey City and Plainfield takes 1h and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Jersey City 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.
Trains run hourly between Jersey City and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Jersey City is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Jersey City station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Jersey City to Plainfield train services, operated by PATH, depart from Journal Square station.
Jersey City to Plainfield train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Jersey City and Plainfield is 29.7 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Journal Square to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 19m.