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Trip Overview

The average train between North Plainfield and Boston takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from North Plainfield to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 10m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
$77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 41m
$58–162

North Plainfield to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between North Plainfield and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Plainfield is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 12m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 59m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 10m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 59m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 10m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 39m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 45m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 52m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 45m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 52m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 257.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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