There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain Rarv
2h 41m$23–615Drive 77.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfieldcar 77.1 mi
1h 48m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
3h 43m$20–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Plainfield77.1 mi
1h 48mBus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus 113 / ...
5h 40m$41–115
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Plainfield station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Netherwood via 30th Street Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Plainfield is 104 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Netherwood via 30th Street Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $12–23 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route hourly.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Plainfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield.
There are 501+ hotels available in Plainfield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Plainfield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.