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How to get fromRichmond to Plainfieldby bus, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 12 ways to get from Richmond to Plainfield by bus, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    5h 57m
    $83–183

  2. Bus via New York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus bus 113 / ...
    7h 32m
    $40–86

  3. Drive 311.4 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Plainfieldcar car 311.4 mi
    5h 45m
    $57–83

  4. Fly Richmond International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RIC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train
    4h 47m
    $48–317

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    7h 6m
    $103–228

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 40m
    $105–229

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    8h 10m
    $53–95

  8. Fly Richmond International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RIC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train
    5h 26m
    $82–529

  9. Fly Richmond International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RIC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train
    5h 21m
    $63–342

  10. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    6h 31m
    $939–1,791

  11. Fly Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain train
    6h 2m
    $83–1,065

  12. Bus to Charlottesville, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CHO - LGA
    6h 23m
    $113–517

Richmond to Plainfield by bus and train

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to E Front St At Terrill Rd via New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Netherwood via Washington Union Station and Newark Penn Station in around 7h 6m.

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