The average train between Montclair and Scotch Plains takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Montclair 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 Montclair and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Montclair is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Montclair to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.
Montclair to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Montclair and Scotch Plains is 24.3 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Fanwood via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 41m.