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Trip Overview

The average train between Manhattan and Montclair takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is a train service every few hours from Manhattan 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.

39 min
Duration
17 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manhattan to Montclair train times

Trains run hourly between Manhattan and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Montclair at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Montclair? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manhattan to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $3–15 and the journey takes 40 min.

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