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How to get from Montclair to Edison by bus, light rail and train?

From Montclair to Edison by bus, light rail and train

To get from Montclair to Edison you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 29 bus from Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Edison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Montclair may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Edison on the Moovit app.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Leaves from Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave
    ID 18124
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Newark Hill Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18285
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edison
    Ride to train station
    Edison
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Montclair to Edison by bus, light rail and train via 28, NLR and NC

To get from Montclair to Edison you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 28 bus from Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Edison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Montclair may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Edison on the Moovit app.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Leaves from Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave
    ID 18124
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Newark Hill Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18285
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edison
    Ride to train station
    Edison
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montclair to Edison

The distance between Montclair and Edison is approximately 26.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montclair to Edison by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edison – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Montclair to Edison

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Montclair to Edison using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montclair) and destination (Edison), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

Alternative route from Montclair to Edison by bus, light rail and train via 28, NLR and NC

To get from Montclair to Edison you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 28 bus from Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Edison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Montclair may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Edison on the Moovit app.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Leaves from Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave
    ID 18124
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Newark Hill Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18285
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edison
    Ride to train station
    Edison
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montclair to Edison?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 29, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montclair to Edison?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 28, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montclair and Edison?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montclair to Edison?

    The 29 bus line goes from Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave station near Montclair in New York - New Jersey to Newark Hill Street station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Newark Hill Street station near Edison.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montclair to Edison by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Montclair and Edison by bus, light rail and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montclair to get to Edison?

    Get on the 29 bus from the Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave stop near Montclair in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montclair and Edison?

    Get off the bus at the Newark Hill Street station, which is closest to Edison.