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How to get fromLong Island to Montclairby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Montclair by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to W 32 St/7 Avbus bus Q32
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    2h 6m
    $5–20

  2. Drive 21.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Montclaircar car 21.5 mi
    38 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from American Eagle - 58th/Lexington to Watchung Ave Stationbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    2h 25m
    $33–52

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Montclairtaxi taxi 21.5 mi
    38 min
    $85–110

Long Island to Montclair by bus and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Long Island to Montclair.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

Boxcar operates a bus from American Eagle - 58th/Lexington to Watchung Ave Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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