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How to get fromHempstead to Scotch Plainsby train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, or bus

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train
    2h 3m
    $11–37

  2. Drive 44.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Scotch Plainscar car 44.5 mi
    1h 11m
    $9–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0250
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 114
    3h 13m
    $13–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Scotch Plainstaxi taxi 44.5 mi
    1h 11m
    $390–470

  5. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway E
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus bus 114
    2h 38m
    $17–41

  6. Bus via 169 St

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 170 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus bus 114
    3h 14m
    $15–35

Hempstead to Scotch Plains by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Mineola to Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 3m. 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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