The average train between Scotch Plains and Long Island takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. 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.
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 10:38 PM which arrives into Long Island at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Long Island station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Scotch Plains to Long Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Long Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Long Island is 113 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Roosevelt Island via Newark Penn Station, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 23m.