The average train between Beacon and South Orange takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Beacon to South Orange. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Beacon and South Orange. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Beacon is at 10:14 PM which arrives into South Orange at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 35m • 2 changes

3h 13m • 2 changes

3h 13m • 2 changes

3h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Beacon to South Orange? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Beacon to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Beacon station and arriving at South Orange station via Grand Central Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Beacon to South Orange train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.
Beacon to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Orange station.
The distance between Beacon and South Orange is 87.5 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Beacon to South Orange via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York Penn Station in around 2h 56m.