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The average train between Plainfield and Rhode Island takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Rhode Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 14m
Duration
213 mi
Distance
$62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Providencetrain train Acela
4h 50m
$48–132

Plainfield to Rhode Island train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Rhode Island. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Rhode Island at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 41m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 14m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 14m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 20m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 14m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 14m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 14m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 1m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield to Rhode Island? 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 Rhode Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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