What is the cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Boston is to line 59 bus and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $480 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Scotch Plains and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotch Plains to Boston. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Scotch Plains and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Boston. However, there are services departing from Fanwood and arriving at Boston via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Scotch Plains to Boston?

The distance between Scotch Plains and Boston is 257 miles. The road distance is 233.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Scotch Plains to Boston?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Scotch Plains to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotch Plains to Boston bus from?

Scotch Plains to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd station.

Where do I catch the Scotch Plains to Boston train from?

Scotch Plains to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Scotch Plains to Boston?

The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Boston is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Scotch Plains to Boston bus arrive?

Scotch Plains to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Scotch Plains to Boston train arrive?

Scotch Plains to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Scotch Plains to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Plains to Boston is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Scotch Plains to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Boston.

Scotch Plains to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 59 bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 34m
$68–161
Bus via Boston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 59m
$39–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
6h 34m
$49–124
Drive 231.8 mi
1. Drive from Scotch Plains to Bostoncar 231.8 mi
4h 36m
$43–62
Line 59 bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Broad St At Jersey Stbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 34m
$483–1,312
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h
$62–392
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 53m
$219–1,141
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
4h 51m
$194–1,514
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 47m
$270–403

Scotch Plains to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Boston via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 34m.

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