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Amtrak as well as NJ Transit offer trains services from Plainfield to Washington. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Plainfield to Washington.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Amtrak, but also compare tickets for the likes of NJ Transit to find the best option for your trip from Plainfield to Washington.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Amtrak tickets can be bought on Amtrak's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of NJ Transit to help you choose the right option for your journey from Plainfield to Washington.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $122 (€98) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (295 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $122 (€98) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Plainfield, NJ and Washington, DC from $122 (€98). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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