The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ
Cheapest price
$142
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
Of the 1 trains that leave Boston, MA for Upper Montclair, NJ on Fri, Dec 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct trains cover the 311 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €109.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€113 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:05 PM Boston, MA | 5h12 | 6:17 PM Upper Montclair, NJ | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Boston, MA | 5h29 | 7:29 PM Upper Montclair, NJ | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Boston, MA | 5h07 | 8:22 PM Upper Montclair, NJ | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Boston, MA | 5h05 | 9:20 PM Upper Montclair, NJ | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Boston, MA | 5h21 | 11:26 PM Upper Montclair, NJ | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ
Trains from Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ run on average 36 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $141 (€113) but you can travel from only $32 (€25) by bus.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $141 (€113) |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 01:56 |
Last train 21:02 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Boston, MA and Upper Montclair, NJ from $32 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Upper Montclair, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Boston, MA to Upper Montclair, NJ
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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