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Hempstead to Scotch Plains trains

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The average train between Hempstead and Scotch Plains takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 1m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
$23
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Hempstead to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Hempstead and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 2m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 29m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 47m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 14m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 2m • 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: 2h 1m

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 9m.

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