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How to get fromMontclair to Purchaseby train, bus, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound) or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Montclair to Purchase by train, bus, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn StationtrainBntnm
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White PlainstrainHarlem
    3h 21m
    $18–33

  2. Drive 37.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Purchasecar37.7 mi
    53 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave Station to Grand Central TerminalbusEssex Express from NYC
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White PlainstrainHarlem
    3h 29m
    $42–58

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Purchasetaxi37.7 mi
    53 min
    $150–190

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus101
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to White Plains Bus StationbusGreyhound US0240
    4h 14m
    $19–40

  6. Train, line 2 subway, line 0060 bus

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Pelham Pkwysubway2
    3. Take the bus from Boston Rd @ Pelham Pkwy to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Bbus
    4h 44m
    $12–21

Montclair to Purchase by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Purchase, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, Grand Central Terminal, White Plains, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal, White Plains Bus Station, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B in around 4h 14m.

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