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How to get fromLower East Side to Montclairby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower East Side 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 46m
    $5–16

  2. Drive 16.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lower East Side to Montclaircar car 16.2 mi
    27 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand St/Clinton St to W 14 St/8 Avbus bus M14a-Sbs
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
    2h 16m
    $13–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower East Side to Montclairtaxi taxi 16.2 mi
    27 min
    $65–80

Lower East Side to Montclair by subway, foot, and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Lower East Side, 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, you can take a bus from Grand St/Clinton St to Park St At Essex Way# via W 14 St/8 Av, 14 St, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 16m.

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