The average train between Washington and Scotch Plains takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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 Washington and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Washington to Scotch Plains? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Washington to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Washington and Scotch Plains is 299.1 km. The road distance is 335 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.