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

From Plainview to Montclair by bus and train

To get from Plainview to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the N79 bus from Rex Pl / Old Country station to Hicksville Sta / Duffy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the ML train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Walnut Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Plainview may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Montclair on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - N79N79
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - ML
Walk to Montclair
Leaves from Rex Pl / Old Country

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rex Pl / Old Country
    ID 274
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - N79N79
    Wait for bus
    N79
    Hicksville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hicksville Sta / Duffy
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hicksville
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6231| MSU
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Walnut Street
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montclair
    Walk to
    Montclair
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Plainview to Montclair by bus and train via N78, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH and ML

To get from Plainview to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the N78 bus from Rex Pl / Old Country station to Hicksville Sta / Duffy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the ML train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Walnut Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Plainview may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Montclair on the Moovit app.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - N78N78
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - ML
Walk to Montclair
Leaves from Rex Pl / Old Country

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rex Pl / Old Country
    ID 274
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - N78N78
    Wait for bus
    N78
    Hicksville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hicksville Sta / Duffy
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hicksville
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6231| MSU
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Walnut Street
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montclair
    Walk to
    Montclair
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plainview to Montclair

The distance between Plainview, New York - New Jersey and Montclair, New York - New Jersey is approximately 46.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plainview 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 Plainview to Montclair

To check the bus and train schedule from Plainview to Montclair using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Plainview) 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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Alternative route from Plainview to Montclair by bus and train via N78, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH and ML

To get from Plainview to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the N78 bus from Rex Pl / Old Country station to Hicksville Sta / Duffy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the ML train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Walnut Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Plainview may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Montclair on the Moovit app.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - N78N78
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - ML
Walk to Montclair
Leaves from Rex Pl / Old Country

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rex Pl / Old Country
    ID 274
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - N78N78
    Wait for bus
    N78
    Hicksville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hicksville Sta / Duffy
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hicksville
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6231| MSU
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Walnut Street
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montclair
    Walk to
    Montclair
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line N79, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Train line ML.

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

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line N78, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Train line ML.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plainview and Montclair 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 2 hr 24 min.

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

    The N79 bus line goes from Rex Pl / Old Country station near Plainview to Hicksville station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hicksville station near Montclair in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Plainview and Montclair in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the N79 bus from the Rex Pl / Old Country stop near Plainview in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hicksville station, which is closest to Montclair in New York - New Jersey.

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