The average train between South Orange and Plainfield takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from South Orange 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.
Trains run hourly between South Orange and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Orange is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from South Orange station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
South Orange to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Orange station.
South Orange to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between South Orange and Plainfield is 17.8 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from South Orange to Netherwood via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 39m.