There are 5 ways to get from Allentown to Scotch Plains by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain Rarv
2h 26m$35–69Drive 41.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Allentown to Scotch Plainscar 41.6 mi
55 min$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St to New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streetsbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus 114
3h 19m$61–130Taxi
- Take the taxi from Allentown to Scotch Plainstaxi 41.6 mi
55 min$240–290Line 601 bus, train, line 819 bus
- Take the bus from Marketplace Blvd At Spirit Of 76 Blvd to S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Avebus 601 / ...
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
- Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus 819
4h$21–54
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Allentown to Scotch Plains is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Allentown to Scotch Plains is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Allentown to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St and arriving at Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Allentown to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Fanwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Allentown and Scotch Plains is 69 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.
The best way to get from Allentown to Scotch Plains without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Allentown to Scotch Plains, including transfers.
Allentown to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St station.
Allentown to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hamilton station.
The best way to get from Allentown to Scotch Plains is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Allentown, NJ, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Allentown to Fanwood via Hamilton and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Allentown to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St, New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Hamilton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwood
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St to New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
Bus from Marketplace Blvd At Spirit Of 76 Blvd to S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–7
Bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Watchung Ave At E 4Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–7
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $240–290
Brothers Taxi
- Phone
- +1 609-695-0234
- Website
- brotherstaxi.com
Trenton Star Cab
- Phone
- +1 609-943-8250
- Website
- trentonstarcab.com
Yellow Cab Trenton
- Phone
- +1 609-396-8181
- Website
- yellowcabtrenton.com
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More Questions & Answers
Allentown to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets station.
Allentown to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Allentown to Scotch Plains is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Allentown to Scotch Plains.
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