How to get from South Orange to Time Square by bus and train?

From South Orange to Time Square by bus and train

To get from South Orange to Time Square in Lloyd, 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 EMPIRE SERVICE train and finally take the UPL-WB bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station station to Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from South Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Time Square on the Moovit app.

192min
Train - MEL
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Bus - UPL-WBUPL-WB
Walk to Time Square
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
    #6324| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    Niagara Falls
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    83 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Poughkeepsie Train Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - UPL-WBUPL-WB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-WB
    Upl 2025
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Time Square
    Walk to
    Time Square
    NY 299
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Orange to Time Square

The distance between South Orange, Lloyd and Time Square, Lloyd is approximately 98.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Orange to Time Square by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lloyd – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from South Orange to Time Square

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Orange to Time Square?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Train line MEL, Train line EMPIRE SERVICE, Bus line UPL-WB.

  • Is there a direct train between South Orange and Time Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Orange to Time Square?

    The MEL train line goes from 34 St-Penn Station station near South Orange in South Orange Village to Poughkeepsie station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Poughkeepsie station near Time Square in Lloyd.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Orange to Time Square by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Orange in South Orange Village and Time Square in Lloyd by train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Orange to get to Time Square?

    Get on the MEL train from the 34 St-Penn Station station near South Orange in South Orange Village.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Orange and Time Square?

    Get off the train at the Poughkeepsie stop, which is closest to Time Square in Lloyd.

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