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How to get from East Orange to Matawan, NJ by bus and train?

From East Orange to Matawan, NJ by bus and train

To get from East Orange to Matawan, NJ in Matawan, take the 21 bus from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to Aberdeen-Matawan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The bus and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Matawan, NJ on the Moovit app.

105min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - NJCL
Walk to Matawan, NJ
Leaves from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen-Matawan
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Matawan, NJ
    Walk to
    Matawan, NJ
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Orange to Matawan, NJ by bus and train via 73, 73 and NJCL

To get from East Orange to Matawan, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 73 bus from Ml King Jr Blvd at North Arlington Ave station to Main St at Glenwood Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 73 bus and finally take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to Aberdeen-Matawan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Matawan, NJ on the Moovit app.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7373
Bus - 7373
Train - NJCL
Walk to Matawan, NJ
Leaves from Ml King Jr Blvd at North Arlington Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ml King Jr Blvd at North Arlington Ave
    ID 17565
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Whippany Troy Hills Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Glenwood Ave
    ID 17383
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Harrison St At Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Newark Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen-Matawan
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Matawan, NJ
    Walk to
    Matawan, NJ
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Orange to Matawan, NJ

The distance between East Orange and Matawan, NJ is approximately 29.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Orange to Matawan, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Matawan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from East Orange to Matawan, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from East Orange to Matawan, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Orange) and destination (Matawan, 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.

Alternative route from East Orange to Matawan, NJ by bus and train via 73, 73 and NJCL

To get from East Orange to Matawan, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 73 bus from Ml King Jr Blvd at North Arlington Ave station to Main St at Glenwood Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 73 bus and finally take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to Aberdeen-Matawan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Matawan, NJ on the Moovit app.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7373
Bus - 7373
Train - NJCL
Walk to Matawan, NJ
Leaves from Ml King Jr Blvd at North Arlington Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ml King Jr Blvd at North Arlington Ave
    ID 17565
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Whippany Troy Hills Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Glenwood Ave
    ID 17383
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Harrison St At Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Newark Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen-Matawan
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Matawan, NJ
    Walk to
    Matawan, NJ
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Orange to Matawan, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line NJCL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Orange to Matawan, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 73, Bus line 73, Train line NJCL.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Orange and Matawan, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Orange to Matawan, NJ?

    The 21 bus line goes from Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St station near East Orange in East Orange to Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta station near Matawan, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Orange to Matawan, NJ by bus and train?

    The total travel time between East Orange and Matawan, NJ by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Orange to get to Matawan, NJ?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Ml King Jr Blvd At Winans St stop near East Orange in East Orange.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Orange and Matawan, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the Main Street Nwrk-Penn Sta station, which is closest to Matawan, NJ.