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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Montclairby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Montclair by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    1h 3m
    $2–13

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from NYC - 43th St & Madison Ave to Watchung Ave Stationbus bus Essex Express to NYC
    1h 7m
    $30–45

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Montclairtaxi taxi 16 mi
    22 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Montclaircar car 16 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

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  • Distance: 18.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Boxcar operates a bus from NYC - 43th St & Madison Ave to Watchung Ave Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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