The average train between South Amboy and Scotch Plains takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from South Amboy to Scotch Plains. 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 South Amboy and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from South Amboy is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Amboy to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from South Amboy station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
South Amboy to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Amboy station.
South Amboy to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between South Amboy and Scotch Plains is 21.3 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from South Amboy to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 46m.