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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Scotch Plainsby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Scotch Plains by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
    2h 4m
    $21–600

  2. Drive 70.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Scotch Plainscar car 70.3 mi
    1h 39m
    $13–19

  3. Train, line 59 bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad St At Court St to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 59
    2h 52m
    $23–602

  4. Bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad St At Court St to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 59
    3h 20m
    $15–35

Philadelphia to Scotch Plains by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd via Newark Penn Station and Broad St At Court St in around 3h 20m.

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