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Trip Overview

The average train between Plainfield and North Carolina takes 16h 11m and the fastest train takes 15h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Plainfield to North Carolina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 11m
Duration
606 mi
Distance
$391
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Plainfield to North Carolina train times

Trains run twice daily between Plainfield and North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 1:40 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 16h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System16h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System16h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System16h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System16h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System17h 3m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System17h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield to North Carolina? 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 Plainfield to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 606.3 mi
  • Duration: 16h 11m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $320–500 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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