The average train between Scotch Plains and East Rutherford takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to East Rutherford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Scotch Plains and East Rutherford. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 10:37 PM which arrives into East Rutherford at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to East Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at East Rutherford station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Scotch Plains to East Rutherford train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to East Rutherford train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and East Rutherford is 31.7 km. The road distance is 39 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 33 min.