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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
    1h 50m
    $9–27

  2. Drive 13.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rutgers University to Scotch Plainscar car 13.6 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 114
    2h 29m
    $24–61

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rutgers University to Scotch Plainstaxi taxi 13.6 mi
    23 min
    $80–100

  5. Line 819 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta to Watchung Ave At E 4Th Stbus bus 819
    2. Take the bus from Plainfield Rail Station to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 59
    2h 31m
    $5–21

Rutgers University to Scotch Plains by foot and train

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Fanwood via New Brunswick and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 29m.

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