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

From South Orange to New Brunswick by train

To get from South Orange to New Brunswick in New Brunswick, take the MEL train from South Orange station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from 34 St-Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Train - MEL
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
    #6318| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Orange to New Brunswick

The distance between South Orange, New Brunswick and New Brunswick, New Brunswick is approximately 49.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Orange to New Brunswick by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Brunswick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Orange

South Orange is located at South Orange, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Scotland Rd at Ralston Ave.

Train stations close to South Orange:

  • Highland Avenue
  • Orange
  • Brick Church

Bus stations close to South Orange:

  • Scotland Rd at Ralston Ave
  • Irvington Ave at Academy St
  • Valley St at 1st St

Public transit stations close to New Brunswick, New Brunswick

New Brunswick is located at New Brunswick, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is Livingston Ave at New St.

Train stations close to New Brunswick:

  • Jersey Avenue
  • Edison
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to New Brunswick:

  • Livingston Ave at New St
  • Livingston Ave at Morris St
  • George St 55's Of New St

Related Routes

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
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    37 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 92 minutes, using Train line MEL, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 31, Train line NC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

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

    The MEL train line goes from #6318| New York Penn Station station near South Orange in South Orange Village to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 34 St-Penn Station station near New Brunswick in New Brunswick.

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

    The total travel time between South Orange in South Orange Village and New Brunswick in New Brunswick by train is about 1 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the MEL train from the #6318| New York Penn Station station near South Orange in South Orange Village.

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

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to New Brunswick in New Brunswick.

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