What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Montclair?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Montclair is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Montclair?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Montclair is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Montclair?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Montclair station. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East and arriving at Watchung Ave Station via American Eagle - 58th/Lexington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Montclair?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Long Island to Montclair?

The distance between Long Island and Montclair is 20 miles. The road distance is 21.7 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Montclair without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $4 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Montclair?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Long Island to Montclair, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Montclair bus from?

Long Island to Montclair bus services, operated by Boxcar, depart from American Eagle - 58th/Lexington station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Montclair train from?

Long Island to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Montclair?

The best way to get from Long Island to Montclair is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $4 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Long Island to Montclair bus arrive?

Long Island to Montclair bus services, operated by Boxcar, arrive at Watchung Ave Station.

Where does the Long Island to Montclair train arrive?

Long Island to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Montclair?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Montclair is 22 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Long Island to Montclair.

Where can I stay near Montclair?

There are 3074+ hotels available in Montclair.

Long Island to Montclair - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Montclair by train, bus, car, taxi, 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 New York Penn Station to Watchung AvenueBntnm
1h 45m
$5–16
Drive 21.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Montclair21.6 mi
38 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from American Eagle - 58th/Lexington to Watchung Ave StationEssex Express from NYC
2h 26m
$33–52
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Montclair21.6 mi
38 min
$95–120
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to 34 St-Herald SqR / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung AvenueBntnm
1h 50m
$5–16

Long Island to Montclair by subway, foot, and train

105Weekly Services

1h 45mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Long Island to Montclair.

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Distance: 20 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, 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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