Plainfield to Washington DC Trains

Plainfield to Washington DC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plainfield and Washington DC takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 33m
Duration: 230 mi
Distance: $150
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela

3h 59m

$115–197

Plainfield to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:40 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 4:28 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 5:34 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:01 AM → 9:52 AM
10h 51m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:32 AM
8h 31m • 2 changes
4:53 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:32 AM
8h 31m • 2 changes
4:53 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:32 AM
8h 31m • 2 changes
4:53 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:32 AM
8h 31m • 2 changes
4:53 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:32 AM
8h 31m • 2 changes
4:53 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield to Washington DC? 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 Washington DC trains

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Train (Amtrak)

Plainfield to Washington DC train times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:40 AM → 2:34 PM

11:40 AM → 4:28 PM

12:40 PM → 4:34 PM

1:40 PM → 5:34 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:01 AM → 9:52 AM

6:40 AM → 11:10 AM

7:40 AM → 11:46 AM

8:40 AM → 12:52 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:32 AM

4:53 AM → 9:15 AM

5:33 AM → 9:50 AM

5:56 AM → 10:07 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:32 AM

4:53 AM → 9:15 AM

5:33 AM → 9:50 AM

5:56 AM → 10:07 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:32 AM

4:53 AM → 9:15 AM

5:33 AM → 9:50 AM

5:56 AM → 10:07 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:32 AM

4:53 AM → 9:15 AM

5:33 AM → 9:50 AM

5:56 AM → 10:07 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:32 AM

4:53 AM → 9:15 AM

5:33 AM → 9:50 AM

5:56 AM → 10:07 AM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

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