There are 5 ways to get from Burlington to Scotch Plains by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from BURLINGTON SOUTH station to TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER stationtram
- Take the train from Trenton to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain
2h 12m$7–44Bus, train, line 819 bus
- Take the bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409 / ...
- 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 21m$8–40Drive 53.1 mi
- Drive from Burlington to Scotch Plainscar 53.1 mi
1h 16m$10–14Tram, train, line 819 bus
- Take the tram from BURLINGTON SOUTH station to TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER stationtram
- 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
3h 43m$7–40Bus
- Take the bus from Willingboro, NJ - Plaza to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Willingboro/Westampton
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus 114
4h 26m$45–93
Burlington to Scotch Plains by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlington to Scotch Plains is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Burlington to Scotch Plains is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlington to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from SALEM RD at US-130 # and arriving at Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Willingboro, NJ - Plaza and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlington station to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from BURLINGTON SOUTH station and arriving at Fanwood via Trenton and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Burlington and Scotch Plains is 78 miles. The road distance is 53.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burlington to Scotch Plains without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 12m and costs $6 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Burlington to Scotch Plains, including transfers.
Burlington to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Willingboro, NJ - Plaza station.
Burlington to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from BURLINGTON SOUTH station.
Burlington to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Burlington, NJ, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Willingboro, NJ - Plaza and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Tram from BURLINGTON SOUTH station to TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Trenton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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
Tram from BURLINGTON SOUTH station to TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–12
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
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
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
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Willingboro, NJ - Plaza to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–60
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More Questions & Answers
Burlington to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlington to Scotch Plains is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Burlington to Scotch Plains.
There are 522+ hotels available in Scotch Plains.





