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There are 6 ways to get from Montclair to Purchase by train, bus, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus), 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 Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train Harlem
    3h 20m
    $18–33

  2. Drive 37.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Purchasecar car 37.7 mi
    53 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave Station to Grand Central Terminalbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train Harlem
    3h 29m
    $42–58

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Purchasetaxi taxi 37.7 mi
    53 min
    $95–120

  5. Line 28 bus, 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 White Plains Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    4h 41m
    $18–31

  6. Train, line 2 subway, line 60 bus

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Pelham Pkwysubway subway 2
    3. Take the bus from Boston Rd @ Pelham Pkwy to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Bbus bus 60 / ...
    4h 47m
    $12–21

Montclair to Purchase by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, Grand Central Terminal, White Plains, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Essex Way# to Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via Newark Penn Station, White Plains Station, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B in around 4h 41m.

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