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How to get fromScotch Plains to Brooklynby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Brooklyn by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 5 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train
    3. Take the subway from Fulton St to Church Avsubway subway 5
    1h 40m
    $10–18

  2. Drive  26.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scotch Plains to Brooklyncar car 26.7 mi
    45 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prospect Parksubway subway Q
    1h 43m
    $12–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Scotch Plains to Brooklyntaxi taxi 26.7 mi
    45 min
    $150–190

Scotch Plains to Brooklyn by train, foot, and subway

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Scotch Plains to Brooklyn. However, you can take the train to Newark Penn Station, take the train to World Trade Center, walk to Fulton St, then take the line 5 subway to Church Av. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Prospect Park via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 42 St-Times Square in around 1h 43m.

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