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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Scotch Plains is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Scotch Plains is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Scotch Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Scotch Plains?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Scotch Plains?

The distance between Hempstead and Scotch Plains is 46 miles. The road distance is 44.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Scotch Plains without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $11 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Hempstead to Scotch Plains, including transfers.

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

Hempstead to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.

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

Hempstead to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Scotch Plains?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Scotch Plains is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $11 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $35 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Hempstead to Scotch Plains bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hempstead to Scotch Plains train arrive?

Hempstead to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Scotch Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Scotch Plains is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Hempstead to Scotch Plains.

Where can I stay near Scotch Plains?

There are 717+ hotels available in Scotch Plains.

Hempstead to Scotch Plains - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Scotch Plains by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn Stationtrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain Rarv
2h 19m
$12–38
Drive 44.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Scotch Plainscar 44.5 mi
1h 11m
$9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus 114
3h 13m
$12–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Scotch Plainstaxi 44.5 mi
1h 11m
$390–470
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway E
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus 114
2h 38m
$17–41
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway F / ...
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus 114
3h 13m
$15–35

Hempstead to Scotch Plains by train

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2h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.5 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Hempstead to Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 13m.

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