The average train between Scotch Plains and Boston takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to Boston. 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 Scotch Plains and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Boston. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Scotch Plains to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Scotch Plains to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Boston is 335.8 km. The road distance is 410 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.