The average train between Scotch Plains and Montclair takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains 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.
Trains run hourly between Scotch Plains and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Montclair at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Montclair station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Scotch Plains to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Montclair is 24.3 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Watchung Avenue via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 1h 41m.