There are 11 ways to get from Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, 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 via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 34m$62–149Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 39m$35–65Drive 237.8 mi
- Drive from Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Stationcar 237.8 mi
4h 32m$44–63Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Newark Broad Sttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 48m$908–1,622Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
6h 21m$59–139Bus
- Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101
- Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivalsbus Manhattan-Vienna/Fairfax
6h 42m$62–87Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 16m$90–621Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 17m$921–1,637Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Newark Broad Sttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
4h 52m$558–1,522Train, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
5h 21m$70–451Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
6h 20m$132–839
Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station by bus, tram, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station is to train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station station. However, there are services departing from Park St At Chestnut St# and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair station to Franconia–Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from BLOOMFIELD AVENUE station and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via Newark Penn Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Montclair and Franconia–Springfield Station is 242 miles. The road distance is 239.2 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station, including transfers.
Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Franconia–Springfield Station, VA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Montclair to Franconia–Springfield Station.
There are 1599+ hotels available in Franconia–Springfield Station.


