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How to get fromPurchase to Montclairby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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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 6m
    $17–34

  2. Drive 37.8 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Harlem
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Terminal to Watchung Ave Stationbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    3h 32m
    $42–63

  4. Taxi

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

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

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 47 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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 6m.

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