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The average train between Jersey City and Montclair takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train service runs several times per day from Jersey City 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Jersey City and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Jersey City is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Montclair at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Secaucus Upper Level station and arriving at Watchung Avenue station. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Jersey City to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
Jersey City to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.
The distance between Jersey City and Montclair is 15.5 km. The road distance is 19 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $3–13 and the journey takes 30 min.
