There are 4 ways to get from Montauk to Montclair by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Montauk to New York Penn Stationtrain Montauk Branch
4h 17m$30–78Drive 130.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montauk to Montclaircar 130.6 mi
2h 57m$24–35Bus via Penn Station
- Take the bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Avbus Westbound
4h 53m$39–81Bus
- Take the bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus Montauk-Westbound / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Terminal to Watchung Ave Stationbus Essex Express from NYC
5h 16m$66–117
Montauk to Montclair by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montauk to Montclair is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Montauk to Montclair is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Montauk to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Montauk Village and arriving at W 34 St/7 Av via E 34 St/3 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Montauk to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Montauk and Montclair is 135 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.
The best way to get from Montauk to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $29 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Montauk to Montclair, including transfers.
Montauk to Montclair bus services, operated by Hampton Luxury Liner, depart from Montauk Village station.
Montauk to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Montauk station.
The best way to get from Montauk to Montclair is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $29 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Penn Station, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Montauk, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Montauk to New York Penn Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, Hampton Luxury Liner operates a bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Av once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Montauk to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $27–40
- Peak
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- hamptonluxuryliner.com
Bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- boxcar.com
Bus from Grand Central Terminal to Watchung Ave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.boxcar.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.boxcar.com/bus-route-regions/commute-from-nj
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More Questions & Answers
Montauk to Montclair bus services, operated by Hampton Luxury Liner, arrive at E 34 St/3 Av station.
Montauk to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montauk to Montclair is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Montauk to Montclair.
There are 3045+ hotels available in Montclair.





