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The average bus between Princeton and Montclair takes 2h 47m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Princeton to Montclair. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 47m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
$50
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
  2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
3h 22m
$25–62

Princeton to Montclair bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Princeton and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Princeton is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Montclair at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 38m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 38m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 38m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 38m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Princeton to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Park St At Essex Way# via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 22m.

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