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The average train between Plainfield and Montclair takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield 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.

1h 33m
Duration
23 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm / ...
1h 48m
$7–31

Plainfield to Montclair train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Plainfield and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Montclair at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield 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 Plainfield to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Netherwood to Watchung Avenue via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 1h 48m.

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