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How to get fromNew York JFK Airport (JFK) to Montclairby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Montclair by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    2h 4m
    $16–32

  2. Drive 31.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Montclaircar car 31.1 mi
    48 min
    $6–9

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
    2h 29m
    $21–44

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Montclairrideshare rideshare 31.1 mi
    48 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Montclairtaxi taxi 31.1 mi
    48 min
    $120–160

New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Montclair by tram and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 to Watchung Avenue via Jamaica Station, Jamaica, and New York Penn Station in around 2h 4m.

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