How to get from Jersey City to South Orange by train?

From Jersey City to South Orange by train

To get from Jersey City to South Orange in South Orange Village, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the MEL train from Secaucus station to South Orange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to South Orange on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NC
Train - MEL
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3926| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6315| Summit
  • 7
    Ride to train station South Orange
    Ride to train station
    South Orange
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Jersey City to South Orange by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to South Orange in South Orange Village, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the 31 bus from Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W station to Sloan St at 2nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to South Orange on the Moovit app.

59min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Bus - 3131
Walk to South Orange
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W
    ID 18741
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Vailsburg S Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sloan St at 2nd St
    ID 19338
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Orange
    Walk to
    South Orange
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to South Orange

The distance between Jersey City, South Orange Village and South Orange, South Orange Village is approximately 22.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to South Orange by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Orange Village – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Jersey City to South Orange

To check the train schedule from Jersey City to South Orange using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Jersey City) and destination (South Orange), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

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From Jersey City to South Orange by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to South Orange in South Orange Village, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the 31 bus from Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W station to Sloan St at 2nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to South Orange on the Moovit app.

59min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Bus - 3131
Walk to South Orange
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W
    ID 18741
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Vailsburg S Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sloan St at 2nd St
    ID 19338
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Orange
    Walk to
    South Orange
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to South Orange?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NC, Train line MEL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jersey City to South Orange?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Train line RED, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct train between Jersey City and South Orange?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Jersey City to South Orange?

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey to Newark - World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark - World Trade Center station near South Orange in South Orange Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to South Orange by train?

    The total travel time between Jersey City in New York - New Jersey and South Orange in South Orange Village by train is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Jersey City to get to South Orange?

    Get on the RED train from the Journal Square station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Jersey City and South Orange?

    Get off the train at the Newark - World Trade Center station, which is closest to South Orange in South Orange Village.

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