The average train between Princeton and Montclair takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton 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 every 2 hours between Princeton and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Montclair at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Princeton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Montclair station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Princeton to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.
The distance between Princeton and Montclair is 65.3 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Watchung Avenue via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Upper Level in around 2h 54m.