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How to get fromMontclair to Long Island Cityby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    1h 4m
    $11–27

  2. Drive  17.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Long Island Citycar car 17.9 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    1h 10m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 17.9 mi
    27 min
    $65–80

Montclair to Long Island City by bus and subway

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 46 min.

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