There are 4 ways to get from South Orange to Ridgefield by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Katonahtrain Harlem
3h 29m$18–35Drive 68.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Orange to Ridgefieldcar 68.7 mi
1h 35m$13–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 107
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Katonahtrain Harlem
3h 49m$23–72Bus
- Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 107
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
6h 12m$15–60
South Orange to Ridgefield by train, foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Orange to Ridgefield is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from South Orange to Ridgefield is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from South Orange to Ridgefield. However, there are services departing from Valley St At 1St St and arriving at Ridgefield Library via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Ridgefield. However, there are services departing from South Orange and arriving at Katonah via 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between South Orange and Ridgefield is 71 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Orange to Ridgefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $17 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from South Orange to Ridgefield, including transfers.
South Orange to Ridgefield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Valley St At 1St St station.
South Orange to Ridgefield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Orange station.
The best way to get from South Orange to Ridgefield is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $17 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $65 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Ridgefield, CT, USA?
You can take a train from South Orange to High Ridge Avenue and King Lane via New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, Grand Central Terminal, Katonah, and Metro-North Railroad Katonah in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley St At 1St St to Ridgefield Library via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Bus Stop, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E, Belden Ave @ opp Burnell Blvd, and Norwalk Wheels Hub in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from South Orange to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Katonah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–15
- Peak
- $18–20
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Katonah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–15
- Peak
- $18–20
- 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
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
South Orange to Ridgefield bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
South Orange to Ridgefield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Orange to Ridgefield is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from South Orange to Ridgefield.
There are 74+ hotels available in Ridgefield.



