What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Scotch Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Scotch Plains is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Scotch Plains?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Scotch Plains is to fly and line 59 bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $480 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Scotch Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Scotch Plains?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Fanwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Boston to Scotch Plains?

The distance between Boston and Scotch Plains is 221 miles. The road distance is 233.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Scotch Plains without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Scotch Plains without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $55 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Scotch Plains?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Boston to Scotch Plains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Scotch Plains bus from?

Boston to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Scotch Plains train from?

Boston to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Scotch Plains?

The best way to get from Boston to Scotch Plains is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Boston to Scotch Plains bus arrive?

Boston to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Boston to Scotch Plains train arrive?

Boston to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Scotch Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Scotch Plains is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Boston to Scotch Plains.

Where can I stay near Scotch Plains?

There are 522+ hotels available in Scotch Plains.

Boston to Scotch Plains - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 59 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Scotch Plains by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, line 59 bus
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus
2h 59m
$489–1,277
Bus via Mountain Ave At Katherine St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus 114
6h 18m
$40–88
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 42m
$58–734
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus 114
6h 3m
$54–133
Drive 232.2 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Scotch Plainscar 232.2 mi
4h 34m
$43–62
Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus
3h 28m
$69–440
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 59 bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Westfieldtrain
5. Take the bus from South Ave At Summit Ave to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus
3h 50m
$224–1,057

Boston to Scotch Plains by train (Amtrak)

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.5 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 3m.

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