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How to get fromAlbany to Montclairby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Montclair by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    3h 59m
    $48–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc / ...
    4h 13m
    $23–39

  3. Drive 136.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Montclaircar car 136.6 mi
    2h 36m
    $25–36

  4. Line 905 bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ALB - LGA
    3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train
    5h 15m
    $84–622

  5. Bus via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus Adt A289 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
    4h 27m
    $37–125

Albany to Montclair by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Watchung Avenue via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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