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How to get fromPrinceton to Montclairby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton to Montclair by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the tram from Newark Penn Station to GROVE STREET stationtram tram Nlr
    3. Take the bus from Bloomfield Ave At Grove St to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 28
    2h 28m
    $15–46

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    2h 55m
    $7–39

  3. Bus, train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Park St At Bloomfield Avebus bus 34 / ...
    2h 36m
    $11–29

  4. Drive  46.2 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Montclaircar car 46.2 mi
    1h 4m
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Montclairtaxi taxi 46.2 mi
    1h 4m
    $130–160

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
    3h 22m
    $25–62

Princeton to Montclair by train, tram, and bus

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Watchung Avenue via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Upper Level in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Park St At Essex Way# via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 22m.

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