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How to get fromMontclair to Upper East Sideby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Montclair to Upper East Side 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
    $6–15

  2. Drive 18.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Upper East Sidecar car 18.5 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave Station to 480 Lexington Avebus bus Essex Express from NYC
    2. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 50 St to 3 Av/E 86 Stbus bus M102 / ...
    1h 38m
    $33–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 18.5 mi
    27 min
    $65–80

  5. Line 28 bus, bus

    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
    2h
    $12–33

Montclair to Upper East Side by train, foot, and subway

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watchung Ave Station to 3 Av/E 86 St via 480 Lexington Ave and 3 Av/E 50 St in around 1h 38m.

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