There are 3 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 25m$24–614Drive 80.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 80.4 mi
1h 51m$15–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia-PHL80.4 mi
1h 51m
Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Fanwood and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Newark Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 103 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.
The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 840+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
You can take a train from Fanwood to Airport Terminal A via Newark Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Scotch Plains and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





