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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Scotch Plains is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Scotch Plains is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Scotch Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Ruane St. and arriving at Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Scotch Plains?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Fairfield and arriving at Fanwood via Stamford Amtrak Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Fairfield to Scotch Plains?

The distance between Fairfield and Scotch Plains is 126 miles. The road distance is 75.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairfield to Scotch Plains without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $26 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Fairfield to Scotch Plains, including transfers.

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

Fairfield to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.

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

Fairfield to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fairfield station.

Train or bus from Fairfield to Scotch Plains?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Scotch Plains is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $18 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $650 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Fairfield to Scotch Plains bus arrive?

Fairfield to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Fairfield to Scotch Plains train arrive?

Fairfield to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Stamford station.

Can I drive from Fairfield to Scotch Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Scotch Plains is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Fairfield to Scotch Plains.

Where can I stay near Scotch Plains?

There are 719+ hotels available in Scotch Plains.

Fairfield to Scotch Plains - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield to Scotch Plains by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus 114
3h 15m
$27–60
Drive 75.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairfield to Scotch Plainscar 75.5 mi
1h 42m
$14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus 114
5h 10m
$19–48
Train
1. Take the train from Fairfield to Stamfordtrain New Haven
2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 44m
$20–625

Fairfield to Scotch Plains by train and bus

210Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.1 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fairfield to Fanwood via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 44m.

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