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How to get fromNew York, NY to Montclairby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    1h 47m
    $5–16

  2. Drive  16 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York, NY to Montclaircar car 16 mi
    28 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
    2h 6m
    $10–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York, NY to Montclairtaxi taxi 16 mi
    28 min
    $70–90

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

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way# 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 42 min.

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