Montclair State University station
| Company type | NJ Transit rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | October 20, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Little Falls , United States |
Area served | Montclair State University campus, Little Falls, New Jersey |
| Products | Rail transport services |
Montclair State University Station at Little Falls, commonly referred to as Montclair State University, is an NJ Transit stop situated on Clove Road, close to U.S. Route 46 and the campus of Montclair State University within the Great Notch section of Little Falls, New Jersey. This station lies along the Montclair–Boonton Line and commenced operations in 2004.
History
Officially inaugurated on October 20, 2004, this station was constructed at a cost of $26 million following the completion of the Montclair Connection. Prior to its formal opening, a provisional platform was utilized, enabling it to function as the main transfer point on the Montclair-Boonton Line.
Station layout and service
The facility comprises two tracks served by a single high-level island platform equipped with sheltering, which is linked via an elevated walkway to both the parking structure and university campus. Amenities include ticket vending machines and DepartureVision screens displaying real-time train information. The station is fully ADA-compliant, featuring elevators in addition to stair access. Designed primarily as a park-and-ride location, it benefits from proximity to a major highway and an extensive parking garage.
Although no direct bus routes serve this station, campus shuttle buses provide connections, with the nearest university bus stop located at Montclair Heights (NJT station).
Every train operating on the Montclair–Boonton Line makes a stop here. This station acts as the terminus for Midtown Direct trains traveling to New York Penn Station, due to the lack of electrification westward beyond the adjacent yard. It functions as a key transfer hub, marking both the initial station offering New York Penn Station service and the first local stop for express routes.
During weekends, trains do not extend service to Montclair State University; instead, they conclude at Bay Street.