- Total Land Area: 12.1 square miles
- Approximate population: 47,720 (2018 Census Estimate)
- Distance to NYC: 17.8 miles
Police: (973) 325-4000
Fire: (973) 325-4175
Trains: NJ Transit
Morris-Essex Schedule
Bus (To Newark Penn Station): #21 #73
West Orange, NJ provides free Jitney service to 3 different train stations. The NJ Transit Midtown-Direct train line is only minutes away, bringing riders straight to New York’s Penn Station. The town provides free jitney service to Orange, South Orange, and Brick Church stations. For additional information, please call (973)325-4160
For Jitney Shuttle Service schedules, please click the following links:
SHUTTLE SERVICE
West Orange Shuttle Service is provided Monday through Friday, except major
holidays as determined by New Jersey Transit.
REVISED SCHEDULES
View shuttle route schedules :
Route 1 — Schedule (PDF) (effective 6/4/2018)
Route 2 — Schedule (PDF) (effective 6/4/2018)
Route 3 — Schedule (PDF) (effective 12/12/2019)
Route 4 — Schedule (PDF) | Map (PDF) (effective 12/2/2019)
Route 5 — Schedule (PDF) | Map (PDF) (effective 12/12/2019)
Route 6 — Schedule (PDF) | Parking Permit & Location Information (PDF) (effective 9/9/2019)
“We love West Orange for its laid back vibe and close proximity to New York City. There is so much to do for the kids here, many outdoor spaces, hiking and indoor businesses alike. The people in West Orange are friendly and diverse, which is refreshing. It’s a great place to live!”