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Scotch Plains to Rhode Island trains

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The average train between Scotch Plains and Rhode Island takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to Rhode 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.

5h 13m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
$137
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Scotch Plains to Rhode Island train times

Trains run hourly between Scotch Plains and Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 13m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 37m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 58m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 11m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 20m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 3m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 11m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 3m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 17m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 11m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 57m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 11m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 57m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 11m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 57m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 11m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 57m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotch Plains to Rhode 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 Rhode Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

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.

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