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

From Jersey City to Montclair by bus, light rail and train

To get from Jersey City to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the 29 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 2929
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Branch Brook Park
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Bloomfield Ave West Caldwell
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
    ID 18130
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Jersey City to Montclair by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the 34 bus from Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W station to Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Bus - 3434
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W
    ID 18741
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    34m Montclair
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
    ID 18130
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Montclair

The distance between Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and Montclair, New York - New Jersey is approximately 12.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Montclair by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jersey City

Jersey City is located at Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave.

Train stations close to Jersey City:

  • Journal Square
  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Jersey City:

  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • Journal Square Transportation Center
  • Central Ave at Pavonia Ave

Public transit stations close to Montclair, New York - New Jersey

Montclair is located at Montclair, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Bloomfield Ave at Park St.

Train stations close to Montclair:

  • Glen Ridge
  • Bloomfield
  • Watchung Avenue

Bus stations close to Montclair:

  • Bloomfield Ave at Park St
  • Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave
  • Bloomfield Ave at Lackawanna Plaza

Related Routes

From Jersey City to Montclair by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the 34 bus from Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W station to Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Bus - 3434
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W
    ID 18741
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    34m Montclair
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
    ID 18130
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Montclair?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Train line RED, Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 29.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jersey City to Montclair?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Train line RED, Bus line 34.

  • Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Montclair in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Jersey City to Montclair in New York - New Jersey?

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City to Newark - World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Newark - World Trade Center station near Montclair in New York - New Jersey

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

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Montclair in New York - New Jersey by train, light rail and bus is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the RED train from the Journal Square station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the train at the Newark - World Trade Center stop, which is closest to Montclair in New York - New Jersey.

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