Montclair, New Jersey is a popular town located in Essex County. The town has seen an increase in population growth over the last few years and as a result, there have been improvements to the public transportation options available. The town is served by both NJ Transit buses as well as its own local jitney service. NJ Transit buses offer routes to nearby towns and cities such as Newark and Bloomfield. They also connect Montclair to New York City, with direct bus service running on weekdays between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Additionally, DeCamp Bus Lines provides express bus services to Manhattan from Montclair State University. The local jitney service operates within the town of Montclair and connects various neighborhoods with various shopping centers and other locations around the area. They are very affordable and convenient for those who live within the town's borders. For those looking for an alternative to driving or relying on public transportation, there are also bicycle paths that run throughout Montclair, making it possible for residents to enjoy a leisurely bike ride without having to worry about traffic. With all these options available, it's no wonder why so many people choose to call Montclair home!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Montclair takes 38.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Montclair get to work:
- 57.6% drive their own car alone
- 4.0% carpool with others
- 7.9% work from home
- 26.8% take mass transit