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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotch Plains and Boston takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. 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.

6h 3m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
$167
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 34m
$133–223

Scotch Plains to Boston train times

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 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 53m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak10h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 5m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak10h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 3m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak10h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 38m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak10h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 38m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak10h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 38m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak10h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 38m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotch Plains to Boston? 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.

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  • Distance: 255 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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.

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