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How to get fromPrinceton to Scotch Plainsby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Scotch Plains by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
    2h 20m
    $17–47

  2. Drive 28.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Scotch Plainscar car 28.9 mi
    48 min
    $6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus bus 114
    3h 8m
    $27–66

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Scotch Plainstaxi taxi 28.9 mi
    48 min
    $170–210

  5. Bus, line 819 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 819
    3h 27m
    $9–31

Princeton to Scotch Plains by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Fanwood via Princeton Jct. and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Mountain Ave At Katherine St via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 8m.

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