The average train between Montclair and Cambridge takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Montclair to Cambridge. 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 twice daily between Montclair and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Montclair is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 10m • 1 change
5h 3m • 1 change
4h 43m • 1 change
5h 36m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Montclair to Cambridge? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Boston station via Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Montclair to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Montclair to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Montclair and Cambridge is 310.2 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.