The average train between Somerville and South Orange takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Somerville 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 Somerville and South Orange. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Somerville is at 11:40 PM which arrives into South Orange at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 39m • 2 changes


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1h 42m • 2 changes


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1h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Somerville to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Somerville station and arriving at South Orange station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Somerville to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Somerville station.
Somerville to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Somerville and South Orange is 35.2 km. The road distance is 56 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Somerville to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 57 min.