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Princeton Junction to Plainfield trains

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The average train between Princeton Junction and Plainfield takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Princeton Junction to Plainfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 40m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
$18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train Rarv
2h 7m
$11–34

Princeton Junction to Plainfield train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton Junction and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 40m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 40m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 47m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Plainfield? 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.

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  • Distance: 53.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 7m.

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