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How to get fromNewark to Scotch Plainsby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
    29 min
    $2–12

  2. Line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 59
    1h 11m
    $3–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to Scotch Plainstaxi taxi 14 mi
    21 min
    $80–100

  4. Drive 14 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Scotch Plainscar car 14 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  5. Train, line 59 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Westfieldtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the bus from South Ave At Summit Ave to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 59
    59 min
    $4–15

Newark to Scotch Plains by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.8 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwood hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd hourly. Tickets cost $3–10 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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