How to get from Rahway to West Orange by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rahway to West Orange in West Orange, Nj, take the NC train from Rahway station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the 21 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Mississippi Ave Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - NC
Bus - 2121
Walk to West Orange
Leaves from Rahway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rahway
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7816| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Main Street West Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi Ave Loop
    ID 19553
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Orange
    Walk to
    West Orange
    Eagle Rock Avenue
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NJCL and 21

To get from Rahway to West Orange in West Orange, Nj, take the NJCL train from Rahway station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the 21 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Mississippi Ave Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - NJCL
Bus - 2121
Walk to West Orange
Leaves from Rahway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rahway
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #7216| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Main Street West Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi Ave Loop
    ID 19553
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Orange
    Walk to
    West Orange
    Eagle Rock Avenue
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rahway to West Orange

The distance between Rahway, West Orange, Nj and West Orange, West Orange, Nj is approximately 18.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rahway to West Orange by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Orange, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rahway

Rahway is located at Elm Avenue, West Orange, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Rahway.

Train stations close to Rahway:

  • Rahway
  • Linden

Bus stations close to Rahway:

  • Elizabeth Ave 536'N Of Donaldson Pl.
  • Wood Ave At Wood Place
  • Wood Ave At Gesner St

Public transit stations close to West Orange, West Orange, Nj

West Orange is located at Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Mississippi Ave Loop.

Train stations close to West Orange:

  • Walnut Street
  • Orange
  • Bay Street

Bus stations close to West Orange:

  • Mississippi Ave Loop
  • Harrison Ave at Elm St
  • Main St at Ashwood Terrace

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NJCL and 21

To get from Rahway to West Orange in West Orange, Nj, take the NJCL train from Rahway station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the 21 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Mississippi Ave Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - NJCL
Bus - 2121
Walk to West Orange
Leaves from Rahway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rahway
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #7216| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Main Street West Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi Ave Loop
    ID 19553
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Orange
    Walk to
    West Orange
    Eagle Rock Avenue
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rahway to West Orange?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rahway to West Orange?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line NJCL, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Rahway and West Orange?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rahway to West Orange?

    The NC train line goes from Rahway station near Rahway in Rahway, Nj to #7816| New York Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #7816| New York Penn Station station near West Orange in West Orange, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rahway to West Orange by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rahway in Rahway, Nj and West Orange in West Orange, Nj by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rahway to get to West Orange?

    Get on the NC train from the Rahway station near Rahway in Rahway, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rahway and West Orange?

    Get off the train at the #7816| New York Penn Station stop, which is closest to West Orange in West Orange, Nj.

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