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Trip Overview

The average train between Fairfield and Montclair takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Fairfield 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 58m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
$280
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Fairfield to Montclair train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Fairfield and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fairfield is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Montclair at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit9h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fairfield 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 Fairfield to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Fairfield to Watchung Avenue via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 29m.

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