There are 4 ways to get from South Orange to Long Branch by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
2h 21m$9–43Drive 44.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Orange to Long Branchcar 44.1 mi
57 min$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 107
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Long Branch, NJbus Shore Points:From PABT
3h 46m$44–94Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Orange to Long Branchtaxi 44.1 mi
57 min$120–150
South Orange to Long Branch by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Orange to Long Branch is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from South Orange to Long Branch is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from South Orange to Long Branch. However, there are services departing from Valley St At 1St St and arriving at Long Branch, NJ via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Long Branch. However, there are services departing from South Orange and arriving at Long Branch via BROAD STREET station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between South Orange and Long Branch is 48 miles. The road distance is 44.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Orange to Long Branch without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $9 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from South Orange to Long Branch, including transfers.
South Orange to Long Branch bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Valley St At 1St St station.
South Orange to Long Branch train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from South Orange to Long Branch is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $9 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Long Branch, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch hourly. Tickets cost $3–21 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley St At 1St St to Long Branch, NJ via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–27
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Long Branch, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–50
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
South Orange to Long Branch bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
South Orange to Long Branch train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Orange to Long Branch is 44 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from South Orange to Long Branch.
There are 156+ hotels available in Long Branch.
