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There are 5 ways to get from South Orange to Elmont by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Valley Streamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus bus n1
    2h 18m
    $12–30

  2. Drive  32.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Orange to Elmontcar car 32.2 mi
    56 min
    $6–8

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 107
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Savoy Av / Hempsteadbus bus n1 / ...
    2h 22m
    $15–50

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Orange to Elmonttaxi taxi 32.2 mi
    56 min
    $120–150

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 107
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Avbus bus Qm5 / ...
    3h 34m
    $15–55

South Orange to Elmont by train and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Elmont, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Valley St At 1St St to Savoy Av / Hempstead via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 34m.

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