There are 4 ways to get from Montclair to Lavallette by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
4h 19m$33–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad St At Court St to Ocean County Mallbus 67
6h$12–36Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallettebus
4h 35m$23–71Drive 69.8 mi
- Drive from Montclair to Lavallettecar 69.8 mi
1h 29m$13–19
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montclair to Lavallette is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair to Lavallette is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Lavallette. However, there are services departing from Park St At Chestnut St# and arriving at President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallette via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Lavallette. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue and arriving at Bay Head via Secaucus Upper Level and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Montclair and Lavallette is 82 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair to Lavallette without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Montclair to Lavallette, including transfers.
Montclair to Lavallette bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Park St At Chestnut St# station.
Montclair to Lavallette train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
The best way to get from Montclair to Lavallette is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $22 - $75 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Lavallette, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Lavallette via Secaucus Upper Level, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallette via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Broad St At Court St to Ocean County Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–28
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Booking & Getting There
Montclair to Lavallette bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Montclair to Lavallette train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to Lavallette is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Montclair to Lavallette.
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