How to get from New Canaan to South Orange, NJ by train?

From New Canaan to South Orange, NJ by train

To get from New Canaan to South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NEW CANAAN train from New Canaan station to Stamford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Train - NEW CANAAN
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MEL
Walk to South Orange, NJ
Leaves from New Canaan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Canaan
  • 2
    Train - NEW CANAANNEW CANAAN
    Wait for train
    NEW CANAAN
    1741#| Stamford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 6
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6621| Dover
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Orange
    33 min
  • 8
    Walk to South Orange, NJ
    Walk to
    South Orange, NJ
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From New Canaan to South Orange, NJ by bus and train

To get from New Canaan to South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEW CANAAN train from New Canaan station to Stamford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 31 bus from Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W station to Dover Street Loop# station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Train - NEW CANAAN
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 3131
Walk to South Orange, NJ
Leaves from New Canaan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Canaan
  • 2
    Train - NEW CANAANNEW CANAAN
    Wait for train
    NEW CANAAN
    1741#| Stamford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    81 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W
    ID 18741
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Vailsburg Dover St Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dover Street Loop#
    ID 33219
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Orange, NJ
    Walk to
    South Orange, NJ
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Canaan to South Orange, NJ
The distance between New Canaan, South Orange Village, Nj and South Orange, NJ, South Orange Village, Nj is approximately 60.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Canaan to South Orange, NJ by 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 New Canaan

New Canaan is located at New Canaan, South Orange Village, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Talmadge Hill.

Train stations close to New Canaan:

  • Talmadge Hill
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 South Orange.

Train stations close to South Orange, NJ:

  • South Orange
  • Mountain Station
  • Maplewood

Bus stations close to South Orange, NJ:

  • South Orange Ave at University Ct
  • Valley St at 1st St
  • Irvington Ave at Seton Pl
Related Routes

From New Canaan to South Orange, NJ by bus and train

To get from New Canaan to South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEW CANAAN train from New Canaan station to Stamford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 31 bus from Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W station to Dover Street Loop# station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Train - NEW CANAAN
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 3131
Walk to South Orange, NJ
Leaves from New Canaan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Canaan
  • 2
    Train - NEW CANAANNEW CANAAN
    Wait for train
    NEW CANAAN
    1741#| Stamford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    81 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W
    ID 18741
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Vailsburg Dover St Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dover Street Loop#
    ID 33219
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Orange, NJ
    Walk to
    South Orange, NJ
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Canaan to South Orange, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line NEW CANAAN, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MEL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Canaan to South Orange, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line NEW CANAAN, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct train between New Canaan and South Orange, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Canaan to South Orange, NJ?

    The NEW CANAAN train line goes from 1741#| Stamford station near New Canaan in New Canaan, Ct to Stamford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stamford station near South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Canaan to South Orange, NJ by train?

    The total travel time between New Canaan in New Canaan, Ct and South Orange, NJ in South Orange Village, Nj by train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New Canaan to get to South Orange, NJ?

    Get on the NEW CANAAN train from the 1741#| Stamford station near New Canaan in New Canaan, Ct.

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

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

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