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

The cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Newtown is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Newtown is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Scotch Plains and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotch Plains to Newtown. 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 34m.

Is there a direct train between Scotch Plains and Newtown?

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

How far is it from Scotch Plains to Newtown?

The distance between Scotch Plains and Newtown is 150 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Newtown without a car is to bus and train via Norwalk which takes 4h 16m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Scotch Plains to Newtown, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Scotch Plains to Newtown?

The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Newtown is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $700 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Scotch Plains to Newtown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotch Plains to Newtown train arrive?

Scotch Plains to Newtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Scotch Plains to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Plains to Newtown is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Scotch Plains to Newtown.

Where can I stay near Newtown?

There are 58+ hotels available in Newtown.

Scotch Plains to Newtown - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Newtown by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus, train via Norwalk
best
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalktrain
3. Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
4h 16m
$59–104
Drive 94.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Scotch Plains to Newtowncar 94.1 mi
2h 3m
$18–25
Bus
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 Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 34m
$77–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Danburytrain Danbury
4h 32m
$55–96
Train
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain Danbury
5h 5m
$54–669

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Distance: 149.6 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Newtown, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Newtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Bus Stop in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fanwood to Newtown via Newark Penn Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, South Norwalk, and Danbury in around 5h 5m.

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