The average train between South Orange and Matawan takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from South Orange to Matawan. 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 South Orange and Matawan. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Orange is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Matawan at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from South Orange to Matawan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Matawan. However, there are services departing from South Orange station and arriving at Matawan station via Aberdeen-Matawan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
South Orange to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
South Orange to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The distance between South Orange and Matawan is 37.3 km. The road distance is 52 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan hourly. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 52 min.