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There are 4 ways to get from Montclair to New York, NY by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    1h 9m
    $6–17

  2. Drive  15.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to New York, NYcar car 15.9 mi
    28 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    1h 20m
    $12–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to New York, NYtaxi taxi 15.9 mi
    28 min
    $70–90

Montclair to New York, NY by train, foot, and subway

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–15 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–26 and the journey takes 51 min.

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