The average train between Elizabeth and Montclair takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth 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 hourly between Elizabeth and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Montclair at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Montclair station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Elizabeth to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Montclair is 18 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Elizabeth to Watchung Avenue via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 44m.