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How to get fromScotch Plains to Montclair State Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Montclair State University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Montclair Heightstrain train Bntn / ...
    2h
    $9–36

  2. Drive  21.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scotch Plains to Montclair State Universitycar car 21.3 mi
    34 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 59 bus, line 28 bus

    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 Montclair State Universitybus bus 28
    2h 39m
    $7–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Scotch Plains to Montclair State Universitytaxi taxi 21.3 mi
    34 min
    $120–150

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Valley Rd 1056' S Of Maclean Rd.bus bus 101 / ...
    2h 44m
    $18–55

Scotch Plains to Montclair State University by train, tram, and foot

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Fanwood to Montclair State University via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, Newark Broad St, and Montclair Heights in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Montclair State University via Washington St At H Tubman Sq and Montclair State University in around 2h 39m.

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