The average train between Metuchen and South Orange takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen 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 hourly between Metuchen and South Orange. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into South Orange at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at South Orange station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Metuchen to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Orange station.
The distance between Metuchen and South Orange is 24.4 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to South Orange via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 40m.