There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Plainfield by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 47m$59–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 53m$33–71Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rdbus 113 / ...
5h 48m$72–149Drive 206.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Plainfieldcar 206.2 mi
3h 57m$38–55Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain
2h 49m$903–1,579Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain
3h 29m$100–676Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwoodtrain
3h 22m$941–1,576Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
4h 34m$555–1,520
Washington to Plainfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Plainfield is to bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Plainfield is to fly and train which takes 2h 49m and costs $900 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at E Front St At Terrill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Netherwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Washington and Plainfield is 229 miles. The road distance is 207.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Washington to Plainfield, including transfers.
Washington to Plainfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Plainfield is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to E Front St At Terrill Rd via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Plainfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Plainfield is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Washington to Plainfield.
There are 681+ hotels available in Plainfield.