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Trip Overview

The average train between North Plainfield and Washington takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from North Plainfield to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 24m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
$148
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

North Plainfield to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between North Plainfield and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from North Plainfield is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Washington at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 12m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 12m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 26m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 56m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 24m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 56m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 42m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 42m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 4m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North Plainfield to Washington? 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 North Plainfield to Washington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between North Plainfield, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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