The average train between Montclair and Short Hills takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Montclair to Short Hills. 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 hourly between Montclair and Short Hills. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montclair is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Short Hills at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at Short Hills station via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Montclair to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.
Montclair to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Short Hills station.
The distance between Montclair and Short Hills is 14 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Short Hills via Newark Broad St in around 1h.