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Scotch Plains to Long Island trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotch Plains and Long Island takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to Long Island. 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 20m
Duration
27 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
1h 22m
$8–25

Scotch Plains to Long Island train times

Trains run hourly between Scotch Plains and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Long Island at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 14m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 38m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 13m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 38m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 13m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotch Plains to Long Island? 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 Scotch Plains to Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Fanwood to Roosevelt Island via Newark Penn Station, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 22m.

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