The average train between Providence and Scotch Plains takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Providence 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 Providence and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Providence is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Providence to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Providence station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Providence to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Providence and Scotch Plains is 280.8 km. The road distance is 341 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.