The average train between Scotch Plains and South Orange takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to South Orange. 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 South Orange. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 10:38 PM which arrives into South Orange at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at South Orange station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Scotch Plains to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Orange station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and South Orange is 15 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to South Orange via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 1h 20m.