There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to South Plainfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 46m$42–671Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to South Plainfieldcar 164.3 mi
3h 2m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus 113
6h 52m$55–104Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
4h$75–131
Baltimore to South Plainfield by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to South Plainfield is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to South Plainfield is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to South Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Park Ave At Depot Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to South Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Metuchen via Metropark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Baltimore and South Plainfield is 169 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to South Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Baltimore to South Plainfield, including transfers.
Baltimore to South Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to South Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to South Plainfield is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and South Plainfield, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, and Park Ave At Depot Place in around 6h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At E 4Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to South Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Baltimore to South Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to South Plainfield is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Baltimore to South Plainfield.
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