The average train between Hoboken and Scotch Plains takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Hoboken 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.
Trains run hourly between Hoboken and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Hoboken is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hoboken to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Hoboken station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Hoboken to Scotch Plains train services, operated by PATH, depart from Journal Square station.
Hoboken to Scotch Plains train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Hoboken and Scotch Plains is 32.1 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Journal Square to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 16m.