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Queens to Scotch Plains trains

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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.

1h 38m
Duration
35 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Queens to Scotch Plains train times

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.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 30m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 25m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 25m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 30m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Queens to Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Jamaica to Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 48m.

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