The average train between Plainfield and Montclair takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield 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.
Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Montclair at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Montclair station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Plainfield to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.
The distance between Plainfield and Montclair is 27.1 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Watchung Avenue via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 1h 47m.