There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Montclair by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn StationHempstead Branch
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung AvenueBntnm
2h 20m$9–28Drive 37.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Montclair37.4 mi
53 min$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0250
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#101
3h 27m$28–73Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hempstead to Montclair37.4 mi
53 min$330–400Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald SqF / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
3h 7m$8–19
Hempstead to Montclair by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Montclair is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Montclair is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Park St At Essex Way# via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Hempstead and Montclair is 39 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $9 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Hempstead to Montclair, including transfers.
Hempstead to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Montclair is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $9 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $75 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Hempstead to Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Park St At Essex Way# via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $330–400
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Montclair is 38 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Hempstead to Montclair.
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