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How to get fromMontclair to Jones Beach State Parkby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Montclair to Jones Beach State Park by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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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 New York Penn Station to Freeporttrain train Babylon Branch
    2h 50m
    $14–31

  2. Drive 47.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Jones Beach State Parkcar car 47.9 mi
    1h 6m
    $9–13

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Freeporttrain train Babylon Branch
    3h 9m
    $19–62

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Jones Beach State Parktaxi taxi 47.9 mi
    1h 6m
    $420–500

  5. Line 28 bus, bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Essex Way# to Broad St At Lackawanna Avebus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    3. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archersubway subway E
    4. Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Freeport Sta / Northbus bus n4 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Freeport Sta / North Bay 2 to Jones Beach West Bathbus bus
    4h 36m
    $18–39

Montclair to Jones Beach State Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Jones Beach State Park, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Jones Beach West Bath via New York Penn Station, Freeport, Freeport Sta / North Bay 2, and Jones Beach West Bath in around 2h 50m.

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