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Princeton Junction to Scotch Plains trains

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The average train between Princeton Junction and Scotch Plains takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Princeton Junction 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 37m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
2h 4m
$11–34

Princeton Junction to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton Junction and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 19m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 36m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 37m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 37m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 37m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 13m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction 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.

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  • Distance: 52.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 4m.

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