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Trip Overview

The average train between Montclair and Boston takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Montclair to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 43m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
$158
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Montclair to Boston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Montclair and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Montclair is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 17m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 54m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 17m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 54m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 17m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 54m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 17m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 54m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 17m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 54m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montclair to Boston? 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 Montclair to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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