The average train between Scotch Plains and New York takes 1h and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is an hourly train service from Scotch Plains to New York. 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 New York. 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 New York at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to New York. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at New York station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Scotch Plains to New York train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to New York train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and New York is 34.1 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to New York Penn Station via Newark Penn Station in around 1h.