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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Montclairby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    40 min
    $2–13

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
    42 min
    $7–45

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Montclairtaxi taxi 16.1 mi
    22 min
    $55–75

  4. Drive 16.1 mi

    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Montclaircar car 16.1 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

Midtown Manhattan to Montclair by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Midtown 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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