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How to get fromMontclair to Albanyby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Montclair to Albany by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 11m
    $48–107

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus bus Nyc / ...
    4h 30m
    $24–38

  3. Drive 136.8 mi

    1. Drive from Montclair to Albanycar car 136.8 mi
    2h 34m
    $25–37

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4h 42m
    $80–569

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    4h 34m
    $37–143

Montclair to Albany by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Albany via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 4h 34m.

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