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How to get fromBrooklyn to Scotch Plainsby subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to Scotch Plains by subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Prospect Park to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway Q
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 114
    2h
    $12–32

  2. Drive  27 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Scotch Plainscar car 27 mi
    45 min
    $5–8

  3. Line 5 subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Fulton Stsubway subway 5
    2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train
    2h 3m
    $9–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Scotch Plainstaxi taxi 27 mi
    45 min
    $150–190

Brooklyn to Scotch Plains by subway, foot, and bus

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Scotch Plains. However, you can take the subway to 42 St-Times Square, walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Church Av to Fanwood via Fulton St, World Trade Center, and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 3m.

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