There are 4 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Ridgefield by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Katonahtrain Harlem
3h 53m$20–45Drive 77.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scotch Plains to Ridgefieldcar 77.6 mi
1h 48m$15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Katonahtrain Harlem
3h 56m$24–57Bus
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
6h 23m$16–45
Scotch Plains to Ridgefield by train, foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Ridgefield is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Ridgefield is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotch Plains to Ridgefield. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd and arriving at Ridgefield Library via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Ridgefield. However, there are services departing from Fanwood and arriving at Katonah via Newark Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Ridgefield is 78 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.
The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Ridgefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $19 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Scotch Plains to Ridgefield, including transfers.
Scotch Plains to Ridgefield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd station.
Scotch Plains to Ridgefield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Ridgefield is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $19 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $45 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Ridgefield, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Fanwood to High Ridge Avenue and King Lane via Newark Penn Station, New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, Grand Central Terminal, Katonah, and Metro-North Railroad Katonah in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Ridgefield Library via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Bus Stop, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E, Belden Ave @ opp Burnell Blvd, and Norwalk Wheels Hub in around 6h 23m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Katonah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–15
- Peak
- $18–20
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Katonah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–15
- Peak
- $18–20
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
Bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Scotch Plains to Ridgefield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Scotch Plains to Ridgefield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Plains to Ridgefield is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Scotch Plains to Ridgefield.
There are 74+ hotels available in Ridgefield.



