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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Plainfield, NJ on Mon, Dec 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €111.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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€36 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €126 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 10:00 PM Washington, DC | 8h36 | 6:36 AM Plainfield, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
| 9:00 AM Washington, DC | 2h52 | 11:52 AM Plainfield, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ
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Trains from Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (295 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and Plainfield, NJ from $39 (€31). 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 Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ 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 Plainfield, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Plainfield, NJ
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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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