What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Scotch Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Scotch Plains is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Scotch Plains?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Scotch Plains is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Scotch Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Scotch Plains?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Long Island to Scotch Plains?

The distance between Long Island and Scotch Plains is 27 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Scotch Plains without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $9 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Scotch Plains?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Long Island to Scotch Plains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Scotch Plains bus from?

Long Island to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Scotch Plains train from?

Long Island to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Scotch Plains?

The best way to get from Long Island to Scotch Plains is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $9 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $40 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Long Island to Scotch Plains bus arrive?

Long Island to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/ W 36 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Scotch Plains train arrive?

Long Island to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Scotch Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Scotch Plains is 27 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Long Island to Scotch Plains.

Where can I stay near Scotch Plains?

There are 614+ hotels available in Scotch Plains.

Long Island to Scotch Plains - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Scotch Plains by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain Rarv
1h 48m
$9–30
Drive 27 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Scotch Plainscar 27 mi
45 min
$5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus Q32
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus 114
2h 12m
$13–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Scotch Plainstaxi 27 mi
45 min
$150–190

Long Island to Scotch Plains by subway, foot, and train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.8 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

You can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to Fanwood via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via 7 Av/ W 36 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 12m.

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