The average train between Rutherford and Scotch Plains takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Rutherford 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 Rutherford and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Rutherford is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rutherford 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 Rutherford to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Rutherford station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Rutherford to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rutherford station.
Rutherford to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Rutherford and Scotch Plains is 30.5 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Rutherford to Fanwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 30m.