The average train between Scotch Plains and Providence takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to Providence. 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 Providence. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Providence at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Providence. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Providence station via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Scotch Plains to Providence train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Scotch Plains to Providence train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Providence station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Providence is 280.8 km. The road distance is 340 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.