How to get from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the J subway from 85 St-Forest Pkwy station to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the MEL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to South Orange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $18.40.

89min$18.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - J
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - MEL
Walk to South Orange, NJ
Leaves from 85 St-Forest Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    85 St-Forest Pkwy
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - J
    Wait for subway
    J
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6305| Summit
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Orange
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Orange, NJ
    Walk to
    South Orange, NJ
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via J, 2 and MEL

To get from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the J subway from 85 St-Forest Pkwy station to Fulton St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the MEL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to South Orange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.15.

128min$10.15
Walk to subway station
Subway - J
Subway - 2
Train - MEL
Walk to South Orange, NJ
Leaves from 85 St-Forest Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    85 St-Forest Pkwy
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - J
    Wait for subway
    J
    Broad St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    40 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6305| Summit
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Orange
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to South Orange, NJ
    Walk to
    South Orange, NJ
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ

The distance between Jamaica Av/86 St, South Orange Village, Nj and South Orange, NJ, South Orange Village, Nj is approximately 31.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Orange Village, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jamaica Av/86 St

Jamaica Av/86 St is located at Jamaica Av/86 St, South Orange Village, Nj and the nearest public transit station is 85 St-Forest Pkwy.

Subway stations close to Jamaica Av/86 St:

  • 85 St-Forest Pkwy
  • 75 St-Elderts Ln
  • Cypress Hills

Bus stations close to Jamaica Av/86 St:

  • Jamaica Av/88 St
  • Jamaica Av/87 St
  • Jamaica Av/80 St

Public transit stations close to South Orange, NJ, South Orange Village, Nj

South Orange, NJ is located at South Orange, NJ, South Orange Village, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Irvington Ave at Seton Pl.

Train stations close to South Orange, NJ:

  • Maplewood
  • South Orange
  • Mountain Station

Bus stations close to South Orange, NJ:

  • Irvington Ave at Seton Pl
  • Irvington Ave at Academy St
  • South Orange Ave 75'W Of Prospect St

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway and train via J, 2 and MEL

To get from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the J subway from 85 St-Forest Pkwy station to Fulton St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the MEL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to South Orange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.15.

128min$10.15
Walk to subway station
Subway - J
Subway - 2
Train - MEL
Walk to South Orange, NJ
Leaves from 85 St-Forest Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    85 St-Forest Pkwy
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - J
    Wait for subway
    J
    Broad St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    40 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6305| Summit
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Orange
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to South Orange, NJ
    Walk to
    South Orange, NJ
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line J, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line MEL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line J, Bus line 2, Bus line MEL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Jamaica Av/86 St and South Orange, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ?

    The J subway line goes from 85 St-Forest Pkwy station near Jamaica Av/86 St in Queens to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till South Orange, NJ station near South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Jamaica Av/86 St in Queens and South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj by subway and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Jamaica Av/86 St to get to South Orange, NJ?

    Get on the J subway from the 85 St-Forest Pkwy station near Jamaica Av/86 St in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Jamaica Av/86 St and South Orange, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the South Orange, NJ station, which is closest to South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj.

  • How much is the subway fare from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ?

    The ride from Jamaica Av/86 St to South Orange, NJ costs $18.40.

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