The average train between South Orange and Somerville takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from South Orange to Somerville. 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 South Orange and Somerville. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Orange is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Somerville at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Somerville. However, there are services departing from South Orange station and arriving at Somerville station via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
South Orange to Somerville train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Orange station.
South Orange to Somerville train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Somerville station.
The distance between South Orange and Somerville is 35.2 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from South Orange to Somerville via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 2h.