The average train between Long Island and Montclair takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Long Island 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 Long Island and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Montclair at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Montclair station via Watchung Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Long Island to Montclair train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
Long Island to Montclair train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.
The distance between Long Island and Montclair is 96.2 km. The road distance is 32 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 40 min.