How to get from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ by bus and train?

From Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ by bus and train

To get from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NC train from Newark station to Elizabeth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 114 bus from Morris Ave at Maple Ave station to Front St at Park Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The bus and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Scotch Plains, NJ on the Moovit app.

60min
Train - NC
Bus - 5252
Bus - 114114
Walk to Scotch Plains, NJ
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elizabeth Arch
    ID 28545
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Ku Morris Avenue Springfield Via Kean University-Exact Fa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Morris Ave at Maple Ave
    ID 29644
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    Bridgewater Commons
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front St at Park Ave
    ID 29543
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Scotch Plains, NJ
    Walk to
    Scotch Plains, NJ
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ by bus and train via NJCL, 52 and 114

To get from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NJCL train from Newark station to Elizabeth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 114 bus from Morris Ave at Maple Ave station to Front St at Park Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Scotch Plains, NJ on the Moovit app.

72min
Train - NJCL
Bus - 5252
Bus - 114114
Walk to Scotch Plains, NJ
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3223| Long Branch
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elizabeth Arch
    ID 28545
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Ku Morris Avenue Springfield Via Kean University-Exact Fa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Morris Ave at Maple Ave
    ID 29644
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    Bridgewater Commons
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front St at Park Ave
    ID 29543
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Scotch Plains, NJ
    Walk to
    Scotch Plains, NJ
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ

The distance between Newark and Scotch Plains, NJ is approximately 15.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotch Plains – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark) and destination (Scotch Plains, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ by bus and train via NJCL, 52 and 114

To get from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NJCL train from Newark station to Elizabeth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 114 bus from Morris Ave at Maple Ave station to Front St at Park Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Scotch Plains, NJ on the Moovit app.

72min
Train - NJCL
Bus - 5252
Bus - 114114
Walk to Scotch Plains, NJ
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3223| Long Branch
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elizabeth Arch
    ID 28545
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Ku Morris Avenue Springfield Via Kean University-Exact Fa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Morris Ave at Maple Ave
    ID 29644
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    Bridgewater Commons
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front St at Park Ave
    ID 29543
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Scotch Plains, NJ
    Walk to
    Scotch Plains, NJ
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Train line NC, Bus line 52, Bus line 114.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Bus line 52, Bus line 114.

  • Is there a direct train between Newark and Scotch Plains, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ?

    The NC train line goes from #3825| Trenton Transit Center station near Newark in Newark to Elizabeth station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Elizabeth station near Scotch Plains, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Scotch Plains, NJ by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark and Scotch Plains, NJ by train and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newark to get to Scotch Plains, NJ?

    Get on the NC train from the #3825| Trenton Transit Center station near Newark in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newark and Scotch Plains, NJ?

    Get off the train at the Elizabeth stop, which is closest to Scotch Plains, NJ.

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