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How to get fromMontclair to Lower Manhattanby train, bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn StationtrainBntnm
    1h 4m
    $6–15
  2. Drive 15.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Lower Manhattancar15.5 mi
    26 min
    $3–5
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus101
    2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to Broadway/Spring StbusM1 / ...
    1h 32m
    $10–31
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Lower Manhattantaxi15.5 mi
    26 min
    $65–80

Montclair to Lower Manhattan by train, foot, and subway

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Broadway/Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 5 Av/W 41 St in around 1h 32m.

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