How to get from Montclair to Manhattan by bus and train?

From Montclair to Manhattan by bus and train

To get from Montclair to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 28 bus from Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St station to Park St at Watchung Ave# station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MNBTN train and finally take the GRE train from Hoboken station to World Trade Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Montclair may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

69min
Bus - 2828
Train - MNBTN
Train - GRE
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montclair
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Montclair State U
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park St at Watchung Ave#
    ID 18193
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watchung Avenue
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MNBTNMNBTN
    Wait for train
    MNBTN
    #1006| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hoboken
    ID HOB
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    350 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montclair to Manhattan

The distance between Montclair, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 18.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montclair to Manhattan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Montclair to Manhattan

To check the bus and train schedule from Montclair to Manhattan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montclair) and destination (Manhattan), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 28, Train line MNBTN, Train line GRE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montclair and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montclair to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    The 28 bus line goes from Park St at Watchung Ave# station near Montclair to Watchung Avenue station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Watchung Avenue station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montclair to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Montclair and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montclair to get to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Park St at Watchung Ave# stop near Montclair in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montclair and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Watchung Avenue station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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