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The average train between Penn Station and Plainfield takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Penn Station 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.

3h 19m
Duration
189 mi
Distance
$121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 17m
$99–161

Penn Station to Plainfield train times

Trains run hourly between Penn Station and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penn Station is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Baltimore Penn Station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 59m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 7m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 4m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 21m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 48m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 45m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 7m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 7m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penn Station 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 Penn Station to Plainfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Penn Station, MD, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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