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Scotch Plains to Montclair trains

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The average train between Scotch Plains and Montclair takes 1h 32m 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.

1h 32m
Duration
21 mi
Distance
$14
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
$7–30

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 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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 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, October 13, 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, October 14, 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 32m

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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