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

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 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Montclair on the Moovit app.

70min
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
    M 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

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 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Montclair on the Moovit app.

57min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Light Rail - NLRNLR
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
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Branch Brook Park
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Bloomfield Ave West Caldwell
  • 9
    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
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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 14.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Montclair 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 Jersey City to Montclair

To check the bus and train schedule from Jersey City to Montclair using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Jersey City) and destination (Montclair), 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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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 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Montclair on the Moovit app.

57min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Light Rail - NLRNLR
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
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Branch Brook Park
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Bloomfield Ave West Caldwell
  • 9
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Train line RED, Bus line 34.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Train line RED, Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 29.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 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 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 and bus?

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Montclair in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 10 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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