Plainfield to Boston Trains

Plainfield to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plainfield and Boston takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from 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 7m
Duration: 256 mi
Distance: $168
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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5h 37m

$133–224

Plainfield to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:54 AM → 3:34 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 7:04 PM
6h 19m • 1 change
2:36 PM → 8:04 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:05 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:01 AM → 9:05 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:05 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:05 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:05 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:05 AM
10h 4m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield to Boston? 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.

Plainfield to Boston trains

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Train (Amtrak)

Plainfield to Boston train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:54 AM → 3:34 PM

10:42 AM → 4:52 PM

12:45 PM → 7:04 PM

2:36 PM → 8:04 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:05 AM

6:40 AM → 11:48 AM

7:40 AM → 1:35 PM

8:40 AM → 1:46 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:01 AM → 9:05 AM

7:40 AM → 1:35 PM

8:40 AM → 1:46 PM

9:40 AM → 3:15 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:05 AM

5:56 AM → 11:44 AM

7:29 AM → 1:11 PM

8:08 AM → 1:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:05 AM

5:56 AM → 11:44 AM

7:29 AM → 1:11 PM

8:08 AM → 1:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:05 AM

5:56 AM → 11:44 AM

7:29 AM → 1:11 PM

8:08 AM → 1:56 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:05 AM

5:56 AM → 11:44 AM

7:29 AM → 1:11 PM

8:08 AM → 1:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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