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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    40 min
    $3–15

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas BBQ Times Square to Watchung Ave Stationbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    1h 5m
    $8–45

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Montclairtaxi taxi 15.3 mi
    22 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive  15.3 mi

    1. Drive from Times Square to Montclaircar car 15.3 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

Times Square to Montclair by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $3–15 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Boxcar operates a bus from Dallas BBQ Times Square to Watchung Ave Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 1h 5m. NJ Transit also services this route 4 times a day.

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