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

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  1. Line 59 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 59
    38 min
    $3–9

  2. Drive  10.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Scotch Plainscar car 10.2 mi
    20 min
    $2–3

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
    1h 15m
    $6–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth to Scotch Plainstaxi taxi 10.2 mi
    20 min
    $60–75

Elizabeth to Scotch Plains by bus

Calendar190Weekly Buses
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elizabeth to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 15m.

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