The average train between Boston and Montclair takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Montclair. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Boston and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Montclair at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 40m • 1 change

4h 59m • 1 change

4h 54m • 1 change

4h 59m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Montclair station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Boston to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Boston and Montclair is 312.4 km. The road distance is 400 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.