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How to get fromMontclair to Jersey Cityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Bntnm
    33 min
    $2–11

  2. Line 28 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Essex Way# to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Avebus bus 1
    1h 15m
    $3–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 11.9 mi
    20 min
    $29–35

  4. Drive  11.9 mi

    1. Drive from Montclair to Jersey Citycar car 11.9 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

Montclair to Jersey City by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.9 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Watchung Avenue to Secaucus Upper Level every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–11 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Essex Way# to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 15m.

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