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How to get fromFairfield to Montclairby train, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    3h 27m
    $20–44

  2. Drive 61.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfield to Montclaircar car 61.6 mi
    1h 23m
    $12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0255s
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
    5h 24m
    $18–45

  4. Train via Stamford

    1. Take the train from Fairfield to Stamfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train
    3h 29m
    $18–576

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Terminal to Watchung Ave Stationbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    3h 42m
    $45–68

Fairfield to Montclair by train, foot, and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Fairfield to Watchung Avenue via Grand Central Terminal, 5 Av/W 41 St, 7 Av/ W 36 St, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to Park St At Essex Way# via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 24m.

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