How to get from South Orange to South River, NJ by bus and train?

From South Orange to South River, NJ by bus and train

To get from South Orange to South River, NJ in South River, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEL train from South Orange station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the 815 bus from Somerset St at George St station to Main St 137' W Of Gordon St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Train - MEL
Train - NC
Bus - 815815
Walk to South River, NJ
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
    #6620| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerset St at George St
    ID 23497
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 815815
    Wait for bus
    815
    Woodbridge Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St 137' W Of Gordon St
    ID 24098
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to South River, NJ
    Walk to
    South River, NJ
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Orange to South River, NJ by bus and train via MEL, NJCL and 815

To get from South Orange to South River, NJ in South River, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEL train from South Orange station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the 815 bus from Broadway at Augusta St station to Main St at Reid St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Train - MEL
Train - NJCL
Bus - 815815
Walk to South River, NJ
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
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Amboy
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway at Augusta St
    ID 23990
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 815815
    Wait for bus
    815
    New Brunswick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Reid St
    ID 24099
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to South River, NJ
    Walk to
    South River, NJ
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Orange to South River, NJ

The distance between South Orange, South River, Nj and South River, NJ, South River, Nj is approximately 56.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Orange to South River, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South River, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Orange

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

Train stations close to South Orange:

  • Mountain Station
  • Maplewood
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to South Orange:

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

Public transit stations close to South River, NJ, South River, Nj

South River, NJ is located at South River, NJ, South River, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Main St Between Wilcox/Devoe.

Bus stations close to South River, NJ:

  • Main St Between Wilcox/Devoe
  • Main St at Reid St
  • Obert St 70' N Of Washington St.

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Orange to South River, NJ by bus and train via MEL, NJCL and 815

To get from South Orange to South River, NJ in South River, Nj, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEL train from South Orange station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the 815 bus from Broadway at Augusta St station to Main St at Reid St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Train - MEL
Train - NJCL
Bus - 815815
Walk to South River, NJ
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
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Amboy
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway at Augusta St
    ID 23990
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 815815
    Wait for bus
    815
    New Brunswick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Reid St
    ID 24099
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to South River, NJ
    Walk to
    South River, NJ
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line NC, Bus line 815.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line NJCL, Bus line 815.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

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

    The MEL train line goes from #6620| 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 and one bus line till 34 St-Penn Station station near South River, NJ in South River, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Orange to South River, NJ by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Orange in South Orange Village and South River, NJ in South River, Nj by train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the MEL train from the #6620| 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 South River, NJ?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station stop, which is closest to South River, NJ in South River, Nj.