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How to get fromUpper East Side to Montclairby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper East Side to Montclair by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    1h 46m
    $5–16

  2. Drive  18.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper East Side to Montclaircar car 18.4 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St to Lexington Av/E 50 Stbus bus M102 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 480 Lexington Ave to Watchung Ave Stationbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    2h 39m
    $33–52

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Montclairtaxi taxi 18.4 mi
    28 min
    $65–80

Upper East Side to Montclair by subway, foot, and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St to Watchung Ave Station via Lexington Av/E 50 St and 480 Lexington Ave in around 2h 39m.

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