What is the cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island?

The cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island?

The fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Scotch Plains and Rhode Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd and arriving at Providence via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Scotch Plains and Rhode Island?

No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Fanwood and arriving at Providence via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island?

The distance between Scotch Plains and Rhode Island is 213 miles. The road distance is 200.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $60 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotch Plains to Rhode Island bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotch Plains to Rhode Island train from?

Scotch Plains to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island?

The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Scotch Plains to Rhode Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotch Plains to Rhode Island train arrive?

Scotch Plains to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.

Can I drive from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Plains to Rhode Island is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island.

Where can I stay near Rhode Island?

There are 220+ hotels available in Rhode Island.

Scotch Plains to Rhode Island - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 47m
$63–141
Drive 199.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Scotch Plains to Providencecar 199.7 mi
4h
$37–53
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
5h 57m
$54–99
Line 59 bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Broad St At Jersey Stbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
5h 3m
$479–2,921
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 Providence Downtownbus New York
5h 57m
$44–124
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
5h 30m
$73–971
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
5h 24m
$47–248

Scotch Plains to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 211.5 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Providence via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 57m.

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