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Midtown Manhattan to Scotch Plains trains

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The average train between Midtown Manhattan and Scotch Plains takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Midtown Manhattan 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.

55 min
Duration
24 mi
Distance
$11
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 22m
$5–22

Midtown Manhattan to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run hourly between Midtown Manhattan and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Midtown Manhattan is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit57 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit56 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit52 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit55 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit56 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit52 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit55 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Midtown Manhattan 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 Midtown Manhattan to Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.7 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a train from New York Penn Station to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 22m.

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