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The average train between Philadelphia and Scotch Plains takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia 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 54m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
$301
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
2h 6m
$22–602

Philadelphia to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 1m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit1h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 52m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 25m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 52m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 25m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 52m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 25m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 52m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 25m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 52m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 25m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 52m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 6m.

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