The average train between Plainfield and Montclair State University takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Montclair State 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 Plainfield and Montclair State University. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Montclair State University at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Montclair State University. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Montclair State University station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Plainfield to Montclair State University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Montclair State University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Montclair Heights station.
The distance between Plainfield and Montclair State University is 30.8 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Montclair State University via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, Newark Broad St, and Montclair Heights in around 2h 1m.