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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Montclairby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Montclair by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2h 11m
    $22–603
  2. Bus, line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad St Across From Njt Station to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 28
    3h 3m
    $13–35
  3. Drive 86.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Montclaircar car 86.8 mi
    1h 53m
    $16–23

Philadelphia to Montclair by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Park St At Essex Way# via Newark Penn Station and Broad St Across From Njt Station in around 3h 3m.

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