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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotch Plains and Massachusetts takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to Massachusetts. 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 1m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
$76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 34m
$63–161

Scotch Plains to Massachusetts train times

Trains run hourly between Scotch Plains and Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 17m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 37m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 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, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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 Massachusetts? 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 Massachusetts.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Massachusetts, 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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