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How to get fromJersey City to Scotch Plainsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to Scotch Plains by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Path
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
    1h 16m
    $5–15

  2. Drive 19.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Scotch Plainscar car 19.1 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 114
    2h 7m
    $16–51

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Scotch Plainstaxi taxi 19.1 mi
    28 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 1 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Broad St At Court St to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 59
    2h 22m
    $6–19

Jersey City to Scotch Plains by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a train from Journal Square to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 7m.

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