The average train between Plainfield and Washington DC takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. 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.
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 10:40 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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 52m • 2 changes


4h 31m • 2 changes


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4h 13m • 2 changes


8h 34m • 2 changes


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8h 34m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes


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3h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Plainfield to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Plainfield to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Plainfield and Washington DC is 296.4 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.