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How to get fromSouth Plainfield to Montclairby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm / ...
    2h 35m
    $7–35

  2. Bus, line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Rail Station 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
    3h 23m
    $5–22

  3. Drive 24.1 mi

    1. Drive from South Plainfield to Montclaircar car 24.1 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Plainfield to Montclairtaxi taxi 24.1 mi
    36 min
    $95–120

  5. Line 819 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Metuchen to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
    3. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Watchung Avenuetrain train
    2h 45m
    $5–30

South Plainfield to Montclair by bus, train, and tram

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Plainfield Ave At Sampton Ave to Watchung Avenue via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, Plainfield, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plainfield Ave At Sampton Ave to Park St At Essex Way# via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, Plainfield Rail Station, and Washington St At H Tubman Sq in around 3h 23m.

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