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How to get fromUpper West Side to Scotch Plainsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to Scotch Plains by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
    1h 39m
    $7–26

  2. Drive 27.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper West Side to Scotch Plainscar car 27.4 mi
    44 min
    $5–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus bus M11
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus bus 114
    1h 56m
    $12–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Scotch Plainstaxi taxi 27.4 mi
    44 min
    $160–190

Upper West Side to Scotch Plains by subway and train

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

You can take a subway from 86 St to Fanwood via 34 St-Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via 9 Av/W 40 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 56m.

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