The average train between Queens and Scotch Plains takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Queens 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 every 2 hours between Queens and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Queens is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Queens 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.
No, there is no direct train from Queens to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at Fanwood station via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Queens to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Queens to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Queens and Scotch Plains is 46.8 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Jamaica to Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 48m.