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Trip Overview

The average train between Montclair and Boston takes 5h 41m 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 41m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
$87
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 13m
$68–162

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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 248.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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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