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How to get fromLong Island City to Montclairby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    1h 45m
    $5–16

  2. Drive 18 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to Montclaircar car 18 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
    1h 56m
    $10–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Montclairtaxi taxi 18 mi
    27 min
    $65–80

Long Island City to Montclair by subway, foot, and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Long Island City, 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, NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way# 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 42 min.

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