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Scotch Plains to Montclair trains

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The average train between Scotch Plains and Montclair takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. 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.

1h 30m
Duration
21 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm / ...
1h 45m
$9–36

Scotch Plains to Montclair train times

Trains run hourly between Scotch Plains and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Montclair at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 40m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

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 45m.

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