There are 4 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Cranford by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fanwood to Cranfordtrain Rarv
11 min$3–11Drive 5.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scotch Plains to Cranfordcar 5.2 mi
11 min$1–2Line 59 bus
- Take the bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to South Ave At Centennial Avebus 59
19 min$2–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Scotch Plains to Cranfordtaxi 5.2 mi
11 min$30–45
Scotch Plains to Cranford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Cranford is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Cranford is to train which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd and arriving at South Ave At Centennial Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fanwood and arriving at Cranford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Cranford is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.2 miles.
The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Cranford without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $11.
The train from Fanwood to Cranford takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Scotch Plains to Cranford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd station.
Scotch Plains to Cranford train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Cranford is to train which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 19 min.
What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Cranford, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Fanwood to Cranford hourly. Tickets cost $3–11 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to South Ave At Centennial Ave hourly. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 19 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Fanwood to Cranford
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–11
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to South Ave At Centennial Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–6
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $30–45
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Scotch Plains to Cranford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Ave At Centennial Ave station.
Scotch Plains to Cranford train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Cranford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Plains to Cranford is 5 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Scotch Plains to Cranford.
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