The cheapest and fastest trains from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$216
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $216 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
It's difficult to get from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC without transferring at least once.










Live departures
Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:36 AM Plainfield, NJ | 3h15 | 11:51 AM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:16 AM Plainfield, NJ | 3h37 | 1:53 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:12 AM Plainfield, NJ | 3h40 | 2:52 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:12 PM Plainfield, NJ | 3h46 | 3:58 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plainfield, NJ to Washington, DC
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $120 (€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 $120 (€98). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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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