There are 4 ways to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain Rarv
3h 10m$18–53Drive 74 mi
cheapest- Drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plainscar 74 mi
1h 43m$14–20Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus 114
3h 24m$23–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Islip-ISP to Scotch Plains74 mi
1h 43m
Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Central Islip and arriving at Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Islip Airport (ISP) and Scotch Plains is 77 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.
The best way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $18 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains, including transfers.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Central Islip station.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Scotch Plains.
There are 523+ hotels available in Scotch Plains.
What companies run services between Islip Airport (ISP), USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Fanwood via Central Islip LIRR, Central Islip, New York Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Islip-ISP to Scotch Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Islip Airport (ISP) and Scotch Plains. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.