How to get from South Orange to New Brunswick by bus and train?

From South Orange to New Brunswick by bus and train

To get from South Orange to New Brunswick in New Brunswick, take the 31 bus from Sloan St at 2nd St station to Eastbound Market St under Bridge station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - NC
Leaves from Sloan St at 2nd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sloan St at 2nd St
    ID 19338
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Nwk Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastbound Market St under Bridge
    ID 18733
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 6
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Orange to New Brunswick by light rail and train

To get from South Orange to New Brunswick you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the MEL train from South Orange station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Train - MEL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Leaves from South Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6320| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Broad Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30775
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 8
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Orange to New Brunswick

The distance between South Orange and New Brunswick is approximately 28.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Orange to New Brunswick by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From South Orange to New Brunswick by light rail and train

To get from South Orange to New Brunswick you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the MEL train from South Orange station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Train - MEL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Leaves from South Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6320| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Broad Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30775
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 8
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Orange to New Brunswick?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 31, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Orange to New Brunswick?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Train line MEL, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Orange and New Brunswick?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Orange to New Brunswick?

    The 31 bus line goes from Sloan St at 2nd St station near South Orange in South Orange Village to Nwk Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Nwk Penn Station station near New Brunswick.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Orange to New Brunswick by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Orange and New Brunswick by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Orange to get to New Brunswick?

    Get on the 31 bus from the Sloan St at 2nd St stop near South Orange in South Orange Village.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Orange and New Brunswick?

    Get off the bus at the Nwk Penn Station station, which is closest to New Brunswick.

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