The average train between Merrick and South Orange takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Merrick 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 Merrick and South Orange. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Merrick is at 11:32 PM which arrives into South Orange at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merrick to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Merrick station and arriving at South Orange station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Merrick to South Orange train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
Merrick to South Orange train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at South Orange station.
The distance between Merrick and South Orange is 60.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Merrick to South Orange via New York Penn Station in around 1h 44m.