Rome2Rio

Hempstead to Scotch Plains trains

Find Transport to Scotch Plains

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Hempstead and Scotch Plains takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h. 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 29m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Hempstead to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Hempstead and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 7:05 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 1m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 15m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 7m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 1m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 15m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 7m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 1m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 15m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 51m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 21m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 51m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 21m • 2 changes
  • Show more

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: 45.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Hempstead to Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 21m.

Operators