There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield to Montclair by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Fairfield to Stamfordtrain
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain
3h 30m$18–576Drive 61.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfield to Montclaircar 61.6 mi
1h 24m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus 101
5h 25m$18–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the bus from Grand Central Terminal to Watchung Ave Stationbus Essex Express from NYC
3h 43m$45–68
Fairfield to Montclair by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Montclair is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Montclair is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Reef Rd. and arriving at Park St At Essex Way# via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Fairfield and arriving at Watchung Avenue via Stamford Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Fairfield and Montclair is 71 miles. The road distance is 61.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $18 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Fairfield to Montclair, including transfers.
Fairfield to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Fairfield to Montclair train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fairfield station.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Montclair is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $18 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Fairfield to Watchung Avenue via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Reef Rd. to Park St At Essex Way# via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Fairfield to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $11–13
Train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $20–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfield to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Fairfield to Montclair train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Stamford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Montclair is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Fairfield to Montclair.
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