What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Montclair?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Montclair is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Montclair?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Montclair is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Montclair?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington St At Raymond Blvd and arriving at Park St At Essex Way#. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Montclair?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Broad St and arriving at Watchung Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Newark to Montclair?

The distance between Newark and Montclair is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Montclair without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Montclair?

The train from Newark Broad St to Watchung Avenue takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newark to Montclair bus from?

Newark to Montclair bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Washington St At Raymond Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Montclair train from?

Newark to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Broad St station.

Train or bus from Newark to Montclair?

The best way to get from Newark to Montclair is to train which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Newark to Montclair bus arrive?

Newark to Montclair bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Park St At Essex Way# station.

Where does the Newark to Montclair train arrive?

Newark to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.

Can I drive from Newark to Montclair?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Montclair is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Newark to Montclair.

Where can I stay near Montclair?

There are 2924+ hotels available in Montclair.

Newark to Montclair - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Watchung AvenueBntnm / ...
20 min
$2–10
Line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington St At Raymond Blvd to Park St At Essex Way#28
39 min
$1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Montclair8.4 mi
13 min
$35–45
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Montclair8.4 mi
13 min
$2–3

Newark to Montclair by train

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Distance: 6.5 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Broad St to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–10 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Washington St At Raymond Blvd to Park St At Essex Way# hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 39 min.

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