There are 5 ways to get from Rye to Montclair by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rye to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain Bntnm
2h 38m$15–31Drive 35.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rye to Montclaircar 35.3 mi
53 min$7–10Train, bus
- Take the train from Rye to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Terminal to Watchung Ave Stationbus Essex Express from NYC
3h 4m$40–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rye to Montclairtaxi 35.3 mi
53 min$90–110Line 61 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Theodore Fremd Ave @ Locust Ave to E 189th ST @ WASHINGTON AVbus 61
- Take the bus from New York to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
4h 55m$16–37
Rye to Montclair by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rye to Montclair is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Rye to Montclair is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Rye to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Theodore Fremd Ave @ Locust Ave and arriving at Park St At Essex Way# via East Fordham Rd/Webster Av, Broadway/W 207 St, New York, Newark Penn Station and Broad St Across From Njt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rye to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Rye and arriving at Watchung Avenue via Grand Central-42 St and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Rye and Montclair is 42 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rye to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Rye to Montclair, including transfers.
Rye to Montclair bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from Theodore Fremd Ave @ Locust Ave station.
Rye to Montclair train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Rye station.
The best way to get from Rye to Montclair is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $40 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Rye, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Rye to Watchung Avenue via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York Penn Station in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Theodore Fremd Ave @ Locust Ave to Park St At Essex Way# via E 189th ST @ WASHINGTON AV, East Fordham Rd/Webster Av, Broadway/W 207 St, Broadway/W 178 St, New York, Newark Penn Station, and Broad St Across From Njt Station in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Rye to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from Rye to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- support@boxcar.com
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from Grand Central Terminal to Watchung Ave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
Bus from Theodore Fremd Ave @ Locust Ave to E 189th ST @ WASHINGTON AV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New York to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Rye to Montclair bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at E 189th ST @ WASHINGTON AV station.
Rye to Montclair train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rye to Montclair is 35 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Rye to Montclair.
There are 2464+ hotels available in Montclair.





