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South Orange to Long Island trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Orange and Long Island takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train service runs several times per day from South Orange to Long Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 7m
Duration
19 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne / ...
59 min
$6–17

South Orange to Long Island train times

Trains run 3 times a day between South Orange and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from South Orange is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Long Island at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA2h 46m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 6m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Orange to Long Island? 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.

Map of how to get from South Orange to Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from South Orange to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–14 and the journey takes 37 min.

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