There are 4 ways to get from Montauk to Montclair by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Montauk to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
4h 44m$28–79Drive 130.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montauk to Montclaircar 130.6 mi
2h 57m$24–35Bus via Penn Station
- Take the bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Avbus Westbound
4h 53m$38–80Bus
- Take the bus from Montauk to 3rd Avenue & East 51st Streetbus Montauk-Westbound / ...
- Take the bus from 480 Lexington Ave to Watchung Ave Stationbus Essex Express from NYC
5h 20m$66–117
Montauk to Montclair by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montauk to Montclair is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Montauk to Montclair is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Montauk to Montclair station. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Watchung Ave Station via 480 Lexington Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Montauk to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Watchung Avenue via Jamaica and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Montauk and Montclair is 135 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.
The best way to get from Montauk to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $28 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Montauk to Montclair, including transfers.
Montauk to Montclair bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Montauk station.
Montauk to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Montauk station.
The best way to get from Montauk to Montclair is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $28 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Penn Station, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Montauk, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Montauk to Jamaica every 3 hours. Tickets cost $24–60 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Hampton Luxury Liner operates a bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Av twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Montauk to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $24–35
- Peak
- $35–60
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- info@hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Website
- hamptonluxuryliner.com
Bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Montauk to 3rd Avenue & East 51st Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- support@boxcar.com
- Website
- boxcar.com
Bus from 480 Lexington Ave to Watchung Ave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.boxcar.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.boxcar.com/bus-route-regions/commute-from-nj
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More Questions & Answers
Montauk to Montclair bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3rd Avenue & East 51st Street station.
Montauk to Montclair train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montauk to Montclair is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Montauk to Montclair.
There are 2421+ hotels available in Montclair.





