There are 6 ways to get from New Rochelle to Scotch Plains by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain Rarv
2h 11m$6–206Train, bus
- Take the train from New Rochelle to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus 114
2h 19m$20–49Drive 41.9 mi
- Drive from New Rochelle to Scotch Plainscar 41.9 mi
1h$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Rochelle to Scotch Plainstaxi 41.9 mi
1h$240–290Train, line 59 bus
- Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Broad St At Court St to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus 59
3h$8–208Bus
- Take the bus from Westchester Av/Burr Av to 5 Av/W 43 Stbus BxM8
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus 114
3h 23m$16–46
New Rochelle to Scotch Plains by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Rochelle to Scotch Plains is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from New Rochelle to Scotch Plains is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from New Rochelle to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Franklin Ave @ Main St and arriving at Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Westchester Av/Burr Av, E 42 St/Madison Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from New Rochelle station to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from New Rochelle Amtrak Station and arriving at Fanwood via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between New Rochelle and Scotch Plains is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Rochelle to Scotch Plains without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $6 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from New Rochelle to Scotch Plains, including transfers.
New Rochelle to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Westchester Av/Burr Av station.
New Rochelle to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from New Rochelle Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from New Rochelle to Scotch Plains is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $6 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between New Rochelle, NY, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin Ave @ Main St to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave, Westchester Av/Burr Av, 5 Av/W 43 St, E 42 St/Madison Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwood
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Rochelle to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $11–14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $9–29
Bus from Broad St At Court St to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $3–10
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $9–29
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Westchester Av/Burr Av to 5 Av/W 43 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $240–290
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
New Rochelle to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 43 St station.
New Rochelle to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Rochelle to Scotch Plains is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from New Rochelle to Scotch Plains.
There are 1134+ hotels available in Scotch Plains.




