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How to get fromJackson Heights to Montclairby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Montclair by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train Port Washington Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    1h 38m
    $6–21

  2. Drive  21.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson Heights to Montclaircar car 21.4 mi
    34 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    2h 54m
    $6–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Montclairtaxi taxi 21.4 mi
    34 min
    $75–95

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    1h 52m
    $6–18

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/74 St to E 60 St/Lexington Avbus bus Q32
    2. Take the bus from American Eagle - 58th/Lexington to Watchung Ave Stationbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    2h 55m
    $33–52

Jackson Heights to Montclair by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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 38m. 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.

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