The average train between Washington and South Orange takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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 Washington and South Orange. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into South Orange at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 13m • 2 changes


3h 52m • 2 changes


3h 40m • 2 changes


3h 40m • 2 changes


3h 58m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 8m • 2 changes


4h • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 8m • 2 changes


4h • 2 changes


4h 43m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at South Orange station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Washington to South Orange train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to South Orange train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Washington and South Orange is 314.1 km. The road distance is 354 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.