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Trip Overview

The average train between New York and Montclair takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train service runs several times per day from New York to Montclair. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

39 min
Duration
17 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

New York to Montclair train times

Trains run 3 times a day between New York and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Montclair at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York to Montclair? 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.

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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $3–15 and the journey takes 40 min.

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