What is the cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Montclair?

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Montclair is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Montclair?

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Montclair is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $75 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and Montclair?

No, there is no direct bus from Upper East Side to Montclair station. However, there are services departing from Lexington Av/E 89 St and arriving at Watchung Ave Station via American Eagle - 58th/Lexington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and Montclair?

No, there is no direct train from Upper East Side to Montclair. However, there are services departing from 86th Street and arriving at Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Upper East Side to Montclair?

The distance between Upper East Side and Montclair is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

How do I travel from Upper East Side to Montclair without a car?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $4 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Upper East Side to Montclair?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Upper East Side to Montclair, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Montclair bus from?

Upper East Side to Montclair bus services, operated by Boxcar, depart from American Eagle - 58th/Lexington station.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Montclair train from?

Upper East Side to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Upper East Side to Montclair?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Montclair is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $4 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Upper East Side to Montclair bus arrive?

Upper East Side to Montclair bus services, operated by Boxcar, arrive at Watchung Ave Station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Montclair train arrive?

Upper East Side to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.

Can I drive from Upper East Side to Montclair?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper East Side to Montclair is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Upper East Side to Montclair.

Where can I stay near Montclair?

There are 3113+ hotels available in Montclair.

Upper East Side to Montclair - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Upper East Side to Montclair by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain Bntnm
1h 46m
$5–16
Drive 18.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Upper East Side to Montclaircar 18.4 mi
28 min
$4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from American Eagle - 58th/Lexington to Watchung Ave Stationbus Essex Express from NYC
2h 33m
$33–52
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Montclairtaxi 18.4 mi
28 min
$75–90

Upper East Side to Montclair by subway, foot, and train

105Weekly Services

1h 46mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Boxcar operates a bus from American Eagle - 58th/Lexington to Watchung Ave Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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