South Orange, NJ 07079 is a vibrant community known for its lively downtown, residential neighborhoods and many local businesses. It is also conveniently located near public transportation options that make it easy to navigate the area. The South Orange Train Station provides regular dailyservice into New York City via the NJ Transit's Morris & Essex Line. Additionally, commuters can access Newark Liberty International Airport via this train line with a connection in Newark Penn Station. Local bus service is available through NJ Transit Bus Route 107 which runs through South Orange and nearby towns. For those traveling farther distances, commuter van pools are offered from two different locations in town and serve as an efficient way to commute to and from work or school. All of these transportation options provide residents and visitors alike with reliable access that make living in South Orange both convenient and enjoyable.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in South Orange (zip 07079) takes 37.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in South Orange (zip 07079) get to work:
- 53.5% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 9.5% work from home
- 27.4% take mass transit