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How to get fromJersey City to Montclairby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Montclair by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    30 min
    $2–11

  2. Line 1 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Broad St Across From Njt Station to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 28
    1h 40m
    $4–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Montclairtaxi taxi 12.1 mi
    19 min
    $29–35

  4. Drive 12.1 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Montclaircar car 12.1 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

Jersey City to Montclair by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.9 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–11 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Park St At Essex Way# via Newark Penn Station and Broad St Across From Njt Station in around 1h 40m.

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