There are 4 ways to get from Rockville Centre to Montclair by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rockville Centre to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain Bntnm
2h 4m$10–29Drive 36.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockville Centre to Montclaircar 36.6 mi
56 min$7–10Train, bus
- Take the train from Rockville Centre to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus 101
2h 32m$15–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rockville Centre to Montclairtaxi 36.6 mi
56 min$320–390
Rockville Centre to Montclair by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockville Centre to Montclair is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Rockville Centre to Montclair is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Rockville Centre to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Rockville Centre and arriving at Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Rockville Centre and Montclair is 38 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rockville Centre to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $10 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Rockville Centre to Montclair, including transfers.
Rockville Centre to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Rockville Centre station.
Rockville Centre to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockville Centre to Montclair is 37 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Rockville Centre to Montclair.
There are 3482+ hotels available in Montclair.
What companies run services between Rockville Centre, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Rockville Centre to Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Rockville Centre to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
Train from Rockville Centre to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $320–390
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Seaford Taxi and Airport Service
- Phone
- +1 516 661-1010
- Website
- seafordtaxi.li
Bethpage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-652-2353
- Website
- bethpagetaxi.li
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.



