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Boston to Scotch Plains trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Scotch Plains takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Scotch Plains. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 37m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
$429
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
5h 42m
$58–734

Boston to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 255.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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