The average train between Montclair and Lower Manhattan takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train service runs several times per day from Montclair to Lower Manhattan. 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 3 times a day between Montclair and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Montclair is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

52 min • 1 change
1h 2m • 1 change
1h 3m • 1 change
56 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Montclair to Lower Manhattan? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue station and arriving at New York Penn Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Montclair to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.
Montclair to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Montclair and Lower Manhattan is 21.3 km. The road distance is 25 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–15 and the journey takes 46 min.