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Beacon to Montclair trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Beacon and Montclair takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Beacon 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 53m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
$33
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
3h 20m
$21–41

Beacon to Montclair train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Beacon and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Beacon is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Montclair at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ Transit2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ Transit2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ Transit2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ Transit2h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Beacon to Montclair? 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.

Map of how to get from Beacon to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 76.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Beacon to Watchung Avenue via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 20m.

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