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Trip Overview

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.

3h 58m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
$145
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Washington to Scotch Plains train times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit10h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 47m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 27m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 37m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 39m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 51m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 39m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 51m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 39m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 51m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 39m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 51m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 39m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 51m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 18m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Washington to Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

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.

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