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Penn Station to Scotch Plains trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penn Station and Scotch Plains takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Penn Station 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.

3h 16m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
$120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Penn Station to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run hourly between Penn Station and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penn Station is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Baltimore Penn Station and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 53m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 28m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 42m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 4m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 4m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 45m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 45m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 45m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 45m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penn Station 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 Penn Station to Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Penn Station, MD, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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