What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Montclair?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Montclair is to bus via New York Midtown which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Montclair?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Montclair is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Montclair?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Montclair?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Boston to Montclair?

The distance between Boston and Montclair is 250 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Montclair without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Montclair?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Boston to Montclair, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Montclair bus from?

Boston to Montclair bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Montclair train from?

Boston to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Montclair?

The best way to get from Boston to Montclair is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New York Midtown, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Boston to Montclair bus arrive?

Boston to Montclair bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to Montclair train arrive?

Boston to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Montclair?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Montclair is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Boston to Montclair.

Where can I stay near Montclair?

There are 3346+ hotels available in Montclair.

Boston to Montclair - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Montclair by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, ferry, plane, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 30m
$56–727
Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 48m
$34–60
Drive 218.3 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Montclaircar 218.3 mi
4h 17m
$40–58
Ferry, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
4h 33m
$487–1,625
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus 101
6h 17m
$50–98
Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain
5h 2m
$440–1,242
Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain
5h 13m
$74–489
Ferry, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
6h 57m
$271–404

Boston to Montclair by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 248.4 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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