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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Montclair is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Montclair is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $70 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Montclair?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Park St At Essex Way#. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Montclair?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Watchung Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Montclair?

The distance between Manhattan and Montclair is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $13.

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

The train from Penn Station to Watchung Avenue takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Montclair bus from?

Manhattan to Montclair bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Montclair train from?

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

Train or bus from Manhattan to Montclair?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Montclair is to train which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $45 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Manhattan to Montclair bus arrive?

Manhattan to Montclair bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Park St At Essex Way# station.

Where does the Manhattan to Montclair train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Montclair?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Montclair is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Manhattan to Montclair.

Where can I stay near Montclair?

There are 2981+ hotels available in Montclair.

Manhattan to Montclair - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain Bntnm
40 min
$2–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus 101
42 min
$7–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Montclairtaxi 17.5 mi
26 min
$70–90
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Montclaircar 17.5 mi
26 min
$4–5

Manhattan to Montclair by train

105Weekly Trains

40 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 16.9 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, 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, NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way# 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 42 min. Boxcar also services this route 5 times a day.

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