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Long Island City to Montclair trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island City and Montclair takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train service runs several times per day from Long Island 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.

57 min
Duration
20 mi
Distance
$10
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
1h 45m
$5–16

Long Island City to Montclair train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Long Island City and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Long Island City is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Montclair at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit58 min • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit51 min • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit51 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island City 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 Long Island City to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 40 min.

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