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Long Island to Scotch Plains trains

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The average train between Long Island and Scotch Plains takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Long Island 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 14m
Duration
27 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
1h 48m
$7–26

Long Island to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run hourly between Long Island and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 18m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 11m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 12m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 14m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island 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 Long Island to Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

You can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to Fanwood via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 48m.

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