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How to get fromScotch Plains to Long Islandby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114
    1h 22m
    $12–32

  2. Drive 26.7 mi

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

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    1h 23m
    $8–25

  4. Taxi

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

Scotch Plains to Long Island by bus and subway

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $9–29 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fanwood to Roosevelt Island via Newark Penn Station, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 23m.

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