The average train between Hempstead and Montclair takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Hempstead 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 Hempstead and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Montclair at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Montclair station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Hempstead to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
Hempstead to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.
The distance between Hempstead and Montclair is 51.5 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Mineola to Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station in around 2h 3m.