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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    40 min
    $2–13

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 42 St-Bryant Park to Watchung Ave Stationbus bus Essex Express to NYC
    1h 5m
    $7–45

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Montclairtaxi taxi 15.7 mi
    26 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 15.7 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Montclaircar car 15.7 mi
    26 min
    $3–5

New York to Montclair by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

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, Boxcar operates a bus from 42 St-Bryant Park to Watchung Ave Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 5m. NJ Transit also services this route 4 times a day.

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