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How to get fromScotch Plains to Montclairby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Montclair by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm / ...
    1h 41m
    $7–30

  2. Line 59 bus, line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Washington St At H Tubman Sqbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Washington St At H Tubman Sq to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 28
    2h 23m
    $4–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Scotch Plains to Montclairtaxi taxi 16.9 mi
    33 min
    $100–120

  4. Drive 16.9 mi

    1. Drive from Scotch Plains to Montclaircar car 16.9 mi
    33 min
    $4–5

Scotch Plains to Montclair by train and tram

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Fanwood to Watchung Avenue via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Park St At Essex Way# via Washington St At H Tubman Sq in around 2h 23m.

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