There are 5 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Jersey City by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 47 min
$7 - $11
Cheapest option
Bus, line 119 bus • 2 h
$4 - $10
3 alternative options
Taxi • 25 min
$80 - $100
Drive • 25 min
$2 - $3
Uber • 25 min
$25 - $35
What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Scotch Plains to Jersey City via Newark Penn Station and Newark in around 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotch Plains to Jersey City via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2 h.
- Phone
- +1 973-491-7000
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3 - $8
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from Newark to Journal Square
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- panynj.gov
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 3 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3 - $8
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Montgomery St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $80 - $100
http://www.elizabethnj.org/
- Website
- panynj.gov
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
Five Star Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-339-3046
Newark Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-273-4420
- Website
- newarkairporttaxi.us
Jacob's Car Service
- Phone
- +1 973-673-5901
- Website
- jacobscabservice.com
Gold Lincoln Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-344-5566
- Website
- goldlincolntaxinj.com
https://www.newarknj.gov/
- Website
- panynj.gov
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Scotch Plains to Jersey City?
The distance between Scotch Plains and Jersey City is 28 km. The road distance is 32 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Jersey City?
The cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Jersey City is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 25 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Jersey City?
The quickest way to get from Scotch Plains to Jersey City is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $80 - $100.
Is there a direct train between Scotch Plains and Jersey City?
No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Fanwood and arriving at Journal Square via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Is there a direct bus between Scotch Plains and Jersey City?
No, there is no direct bus from Scotch Plains to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd and arriving at Jfk Blvd At Montgomery St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h.
How long does it take to get from Scotch Plains to Jersey City?
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Scotch Plains to Jersey City, including transfers.