There are 9 ways to get from District of Columbia to Montclair by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 19m$70–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 18m$34–77Drive 223 mi
- Drive from Washington to Montclaircar 223 mi
4h 13m$41–59Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Watchung Avenuetrain
4h 1m$906–1,719Bus via Silver Spring
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Newark Penn Stationbus Washington / ...
7h 43m$50–126Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain
4h 43m$103–723Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain
4h 33m$919–1,836Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
4h 30m$445–1,518Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
5h 26m$62–432
District of Columbia to Montclair by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from District of Columbia to Montclair is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from District of Columbia to Montclair is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs $900 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from District of Columbia to Montclair. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Park St At Essex Way# via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station and Broad St Across From Njt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from District of Columbia station to Montclair station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at GROVE STREET station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between District of Columbia and Montclair is 224 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.
The best way to get from District of Columbia to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from District of Columbia to Montclair, including transfers.
District of Columbia to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
District of Columbia to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from District of Columbia to Montclair is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between District of Columbia, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Broad St to Watchung Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
Train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
District of Columbia to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
District of Columbia to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between District of Columbia to Montclair is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from District of Columbia to Montclair.
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