The average train between Plainfield and Union City takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is an hourly train service from Plainfield to Union City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Union City. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Union City at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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48 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Plainfield to Union City? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Union City. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Union City station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Plainfield to Union City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Union City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Plainfield and Union City is 36.2 km. The road distance is 32 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 35 min.