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Scotch Plains to East Rutherford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotch Plains and East Rutherford takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to East Rutherford. 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 41m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
1h 29m
$7–31

Scotch Plains to East Rutherford train times

Trains run hourly between Scotch Plains and East Rutherford. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 10:43 PM which arrives into East Rutherford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit58 min • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 32m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 52m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 32m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 52m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 10m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 42m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 12m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Scotch Plains to East Rutherford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and East Rutherford, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 32 min.

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