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Trip Overview

The average train between New York and Scotch Plains takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from New York 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 8m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
$244
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

New York to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run hourly between New York and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from New York is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 46m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 33m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 3m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 2m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit58 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 3m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 2m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit58 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 36m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit49 min • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 17m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit53 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York 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 New York to Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 19m.

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