How to get from Newark Penn Station to Montclair State University by bus and light rail?

From Newark Penn Station to Montclair State University by bus and light rail

To get from Newark Penn Station to Montclair State University in Little Falls, take the NLR light rail from Penn Station Light Rail Departure station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, take the 28 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Montclair State University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Montclair State University on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 2828
Walk to Montclair State University
Leaves from Penn Station Light Rail Departure

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Branch Brook Park
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Montclair State U
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montclair State University
    ID 18141
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Montclair State University
    Walk to
    Montclair State University
    1 Normal Ave
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark Penn Station to Montclair State University

The distance between Newark Penn Station, Little Falls and Montclair State University, Little Falls is approximately 11.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark Penn Station to Montclair State University by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Little Falls – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Newark Penn Station to Montclair State University

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Montclair State University?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark Penn Station and Montclair State University?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark Penn Station to Montclair State University?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Newark Penn Station in Newark to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station near Montclair State University in Little Falls.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark Penn Station to Montclair State University by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark Penn Station in Newark and Montclair State University in Little Falls by light rail and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark Penn Station to get to Montclair State University?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Newark Penn Station in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Newark Penn Station and Montclair State University?

    Get off the light rail at the Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station stop, which is closest to Montclair State University in Little Falls.

  • When is the last bus from Newark Penn Station to Montclair State University?

    The last bus from Newark Penn Station in Newark to Montclair State University in Little Falls is the Newark - Montclair State - Willowbrook line. It leaves the Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) stop at 6:39 PM.

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