There are 5 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Montclair by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn StationPort Washington Branch / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung AvenueBntnm
1h 39m$5–19Drive 21.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson Heights to Montclair21.5 mi
33 min$4–6Bus, train
- Take the bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to W 32 St/7 AvQ32
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung AvenueBntnm
2h 52m$5–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Montclair21.5 mi
33 min$85–110Bus
- Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/74 St to E 60 St/Lexington AvQ32
- Take the bus from American Eagle - 58th/Lexington to Watchung Ave StationEssex Express from NYC
2h 55m$33–52
Jackson Heights to Montclair by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson Heights to Montclair is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Jackson Heights to Montclair is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson Heights to Montclair station. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Av/74 St and arriving at Watchung Ave Station via American Eagle - 58th/Lexington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Woodside and arriving at Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Montclair is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $5 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Jackson Heights to Montclair, including transfers.
Jackson Heights to Montclair bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Roosevelt Av/74 St station.
Jackson Heights to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Montclair is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $5 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Woodside to Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roosevelt Av/74 St to Watchung Ave Station via E 60 St/Lexington Av and American Eagle - 58th/Lexington in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $3–6
- 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
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to W 32 St/7 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Roosevelt Av/74 St to E 60 St/Lexington Av
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- support@boxcar.com
- Website
- boxcar.com
Bus from American Eagle - 58th/Lexington to Watchung Ave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.boxcar.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.boxcar.com/bus-route-regions/commute-from-nj
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson Heights to Montclair bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 60 St/Lexington Av station.
Jackson Heights to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson Heights to Montclair is 22 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Jackson Heights to Montclair.
There are 2549+ hotels available in Montclair.



