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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 Stationtrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train Harlem
    3h 19m
    $18–33

  2. Drive 37.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Purchasecar car 37.7 mi
    53 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave Station to Grand Central Terminalbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train Harlem
    3h 27m
    $42–58

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Purchasetaxi taxi 37.7 mi
    53 min
    $150–190

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to White Plains Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240
    4h 14m
    $19–39

  6. Train, line 2 subway, line 0060 bus

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

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

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage 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 19m. 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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