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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Montclair is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Montclair is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Montclair?

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.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Montclair?

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.

How far is it from Hempstead to Montclair?

The distance between Hempstead and Montclair is 39 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $9 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Hempstead to Montclair, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Montclair bus from?

Hempstead to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Montclair train from?

Hempstead to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Montclair?

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.

Where does the Hempstead to Montclair bus arrive?

Hempstead to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hempstead to Montclair train arrive?

Hempstead to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Montclair?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Montclair is 38 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Hempstead to Montclair.

Where can I stay near Montclair?

There are 2421+ hotels available in Montclair.

Hempstead to Montclair - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Montclair by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn Stationtrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain Bntnm
2h 20m
$9–28
Drive 37.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Montclaircar 37.4 mi
53 min
$7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus 101
3h 27m
$28–73
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Montclairtaxi 37.4 mi
53 min
$330–400
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain
3h 7m
$8–19

Hempstead to Montclair by train

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Distance: 38.6 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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.

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