There are 4 ways to get from Ridgewood to Montclair by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Seneca Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway M
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain Bntnm
2h 9m$5–16Drive 20.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgewood to Montclaircar 20.9 mi
36 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to 3rd Avenue & 50th Streetbus Qm34
- Take the bus from 480 Lexington Ave to Watchung Ave Stationbus Essex Express from NYC
2h 50m$33–52Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ridgewood to Montclairtaxi 20.9 mi
36 min$120–150
Ridgewood to Montclair by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgewood to Montclair is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Montclair is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgewood to Montclair station. However, there are services departing from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av and arriving at Watchung Ave Station via 480 Lexington Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ridgewood to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Seneca Av and arriving at Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Ridgewood and Montclair is 25 miles. The road distance is 21 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Montclair without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 9m and costs $4 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Ridgewood to Montclair, including transfers.
Ridgewood to Montclair bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av station.
Ridgewood to Montclair train services, operated by MTA, depart from Seneca Av station.
Ridgewood to Montclair bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3rd Avenue & 50th Street station.
What companies run services between Ridgewood, Queens County, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to Watchung Ave Station via 3rd Avenue & 50th Street and 480 Lexington Ave in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Seneca Av to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to 3rd Avenue & 50th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- support@boxcar.com
- Website
- boxcar.com
Bus from 480 Lexington Ave to Watchung Ave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.boxcar.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.boxcar.com/bus-route-regions/commute-from-nj
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ridgewood to Montclair train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgewood to Montclair is 21 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Ridgewood to Montclair.
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