The average train between Montclair and Boston takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. 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.
Trains run every 4 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 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Boston. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Montclair to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Montclair to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Montclair and Boston is 312.4 km. The road distance is 398 km.
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 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.