The average train between Montclair and New York University takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Montclair to New York University. 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 hourly between Montclair and New York University. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Montclair is at 11:20 PM which arrives into New York University at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Montclair to New York University. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at New York University station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Montclair to New York University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.
Montclair to New York University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Montclair and New York University is 20.9 km. The road distance is 32 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 45 min.