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How to get fromPurchase to Montclairby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Purchase to Montclair by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Harlem
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    3h 10m
    $17–34

  2. Drive 37.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purchase to Montclaircar car 37.8 mi
    55 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 20 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Martine Ave @ Mamaroneck Ave to Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Avebus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    4h 12m
    $11–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purchase to Montclairtaxi taxi 37.8 mi
    55 min
    $95–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Martine Ave. & Court St. to Franklin St. at Municipal Plaza Spring Valleybus bus H03
    2. Take the bus from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
    5h 11m
    $21–58

Purchase to Montclair by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Purchase to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St to Watchung Avenue via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B, White Plains, Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St to Park St At Essex Way# via Martine Ave @ Court St, Martine Ave. & Court St., Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 11m.

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