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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Scotch Plains takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Scotch Plains. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 33m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
$430
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Boston to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 1m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 46m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 50m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 52m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 46m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 50m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 52m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 46m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 50m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 52m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 46m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 50m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 52m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 46m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 50m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 52m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 52m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 27m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Scotch Plains? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston to Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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