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Hempstead to Scotch Plains trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hempstead and Scotch Plains takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Hempstead 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.

1h 53m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
$21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain train
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train
2h 4m
$11–37

Hempstead to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run hourly between Hempstead and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hempstead to Scotch Plains? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hempstead to Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Mineola to Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 4m.

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