There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield to New Haven by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 113 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
3h 48m$32–68Drive 100.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plainfield to New Havencar 100.3 mi
2h 13m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 113 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
3h 56m$24–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 55m$22–614
Plainfield to New Haven by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to New Haven is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Plainfield to New Haven is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to New Haven. However, there are services departing from E Front St At Terrill Rd and arriving at New Haven via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to New Haven. However, there are services departing from Netherwood and arriving at New Haven via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Plainfield and New Haven is 150 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.
The best way to get from Plainfield to New Haven without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Plainfield to New Haven, including transfers.
Plainfield to New Haven bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from E Front St At Terrill Rd station.
Plainfield to New Haven train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Plainfield to New Haven is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $24 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $650 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and New Haven, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to New Haven via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $19–450
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Plainfield to New Haven bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Plainfield to New Haven train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to New Haven is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Plainfield to New Haven.
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