The average train between Silver Spring and Scotch Plains takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Silver Spring 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.
Trains run hourly between Silver Spring and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Silver Spring to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Scotch Plains is 291.4 km. The road distance is 376 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Two other operators also service this route.