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Montclair to Danbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Montclair and Danbury takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Montclair to Danbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 36m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
$289
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train
  3. Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain train
4h 38m
$26–588

Montclair to Danbury train times

Trains run once daily between Montclair and Danbury. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montclair is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Danbury at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)3h 20m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 56m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 7m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)4h 9m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montclair to Danbury? 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 Montclair to Danbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 84.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Danbury via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and South Norwalk in around 4h 38m.

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