How to get from South River to Montclair by bus and train?

From South River to Montclair by bus and train

To get from South River to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 815 bus from Main St at Hillside Ave station to Broadway at Augusta St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally 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 57 min.

117min
Bus - 815815
Train - NJCL
Bus - 3434
Leaves from Main St at Hillside Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South River
  • 2
    Bus - 815815
    Wait for bus
    815
    Woodbridge Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway at Augusta St
    ID 23988
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Amboy
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3230| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W
    ID 18741
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    34m Montclair
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
    ID 18130
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South River to Montclair by bus and train via 815, NJCL and ML

To get from South River to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 815 bus from Main St at Hillside Ave station to Broadway at Augusta St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the ML train from Secaucus station to Walnut Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Bus - 815815
Train - NJCL
Train - ML
Walk to Montclair
Leaves from Main St at Hillside Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South River
  • 2
    Bus - 815815
    Wait for bus
    815
    Woodbridge Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway at Augusta St
    ID 23988
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Amboy
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3230| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6231| MSU
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Walnut Street
    29 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 South River to Montclair

The distance between South River, New York - New Jersey and Montclair, New York - New Jersey is approximately 37.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South River 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.

Public transit stations close to South River

South River is located at South River, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Main St at Hillside Ave.

Bus stations close to South River:

  • Main St at Hillside Ave
  • Old Bridge Turnpike at Johnson Pl
  • Main St Between Wilcox/Devoe

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 North Willow St.

Train stations close to Montclair:

  • Walnut Street
  • Watchung Avenue
  • Glen Ridge

Bus stations close to Montclair:

  • Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
  • Bloomfield Ave at Hartley St
  • Bloomfield Ave at N Fullerton Ave

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Alternative route from South River to Montclair by bus and train via 815, NJCL and ML

To get from South River to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 815 bus from Main St at Hillside Ave station to Broadway at Augusta St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the ML train from Secaucus station to Walnut Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Bus - 815815
Train - NJCL
Train - ML
Walk to Montclair
Leaves from Main St at Hillside Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South River
  • 2
    Bus - 815815
    Wait for bus
    815
    Woodbridge Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway at Augusta St
    ID 23988
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Amboy
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3230| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6231| MSU
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Walnut Street
    29 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 South River to Montclair?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 815, Train line NJCL, Bus line 34.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South River to Montclair?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 815, Train line NJCL, Train line ML.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

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

    The 815 bus line goes from Woodbridge Center station near South River to Broadway at Augusta St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Broadway at Augusta St station near Montclair in New York - New Jersey

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

    The total travel time between South River and Montclair in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 815 bus from the Woodbridge Center stop near South River in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Broadway at Augusta St stop, which is closest to Montclair in New York - New Jersey.

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