Traffic & Transportation in Montclair
Montclair's transportation picture is a real, genuine strength: seven NJ Transit stations offering direct rail service to New York Penn Station and Hoboken.
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Learn moreSeven real, direct rail stations
The Montclair-Boonton Line serves Montclair with seven distinct stations, offering direct service to New York Penn Station (approximately 35-45 minutes) and to Hoboken.
A genuinely high transit-ridership rate
Approximately 24% of Montclair residents use mass transit for their daily commute -- roughly twelve times the national average, a real, substantial indicator of the town's genuine transit-oriented character.
A walkable downtown alongside real transit access
Montclair's downtown offers genuine walkability alongside its rail access, distinct from many other North Jersey commuter suburbs that are more purely car-dependent.
Key takeaways
- Seven Montclair-Boonton Line stations offer real, direct rail service to New York Penn Station and Hoboken.
- Approximately 24% of Montclair residents use mass transit -- roughly twelve times the national average.
- Montclair's downtown offers genuine walkability alongside its strong rail-transit access.
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