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How to get fromPurchase to Montclairby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Purchase to Montclair by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Harlem
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    3h 13m
    $18–36

  2. Drive  37.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purchase to Montclaircar car 37.8 mi
    56 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 20 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Martine Ave @ Mamaroneck Ave to Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Avebus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    4h 15m
    $12–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purchase to Montclairtaxi taxi 37.8 mi
    56 min
    $95–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus bus 101
    4h 21m
    $15–36

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

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St to Watchung Avenue via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B, White Plains, Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St to Park St At Essex Way# via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B, White Plains Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 21m.

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