The average train between Midtown Manhattan and Plainfield takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Midtown Manhattan 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 Midtown Manhattan and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Midtown Manhattan is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Midtown Manhattan to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Midtown Manhattan station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Midtown Manhattan to Plainfield train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
Midtown Manhattan to Plainfield train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Plainfield is 38.9 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Netherwood via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 44m.