The average train between Montclair and Islip takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Montclair to Islip. 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 5 times a day between Montclair and Islip. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montclair is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Islip at 1:54 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Islip. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at Islip station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Montclair to Islip train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.
Montclair to Islip train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Islip station.
The distance between Montclair and Islip is 84.8 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Islip via New York Penn Station and Jamaica in around 2h 58m.