There are 5 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Connecticut by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
3h 11m$27–61Drive 80.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scotch Plains to Bridgeportcar 80.5 mi
1h 48m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 7m$18–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 47m$25–56Line 59 bus, train
- Take the bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Broad St At Walnut Stbus 59
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 40m$26–59
Scotch Plains to Connecticut by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Connecticut is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Connecticut is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotch Plains to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Connecticut station. However, there are services departing from Fanwood and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Connecticut is 132 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.
The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Connecticut without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 11m and costs $27 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Scotch Plains to Connecticut, including transfers.
Scotch Plains to Connecticut bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd station.
Scotch Plains to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Connecticut is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $18 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Connecticut, USA?
You can take a bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–29
Bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–29
Bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Broad St At Walnut St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $3–10
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Scotch Plains to Connecticut bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Scotch Plains to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Plains to Connecticut is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Scotch Plains to Connecticut.
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