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How to get fromMontclair State University to Upper West Sideby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Montclair State University to Upper West Side by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montclair Heights to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    1h 15m
    $6–16

  2. Drive  17.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair State University to Upper West Sidecar car 17.2 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair State University to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 191
    2. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 84 Stbus bus M104
    1h 18m
    $11–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair State University to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 17.2 mi
    27 min
    $60–75

Montclair State University to Upper West Side by foot, train, and subway

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Montclair State University, NJ, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Montclair Heights to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Montclair State University to Broadway/W 84 St via Montclair State University, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and W 41 St/8 Av in around 1h 18m.

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