There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Montauk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
4h 45m$30–68Drive 115.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Montaukcar 115.9 mi
2h 39m$22–31Bus via W 125 St/Amsterdam Av
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
4h 45m$38–82Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus M4 / ...
- Take the bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
6h 4m$33–67
Columbia University to Montauk by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Montauk is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Montauk is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Montauk. However, there are services departing from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av and arriving at Montauk via 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Montauk. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Montauk via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Columbia University and Montauk is 123 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Montauk without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Columbia University to Montauk, including transfers.
Columbia University to Montauk bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from 40th & Lex station.
Columbia University to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Montauk is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $29 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus via W 125 St/Amsterdam Av, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Montauk once daily. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk hourly. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $27–40
- Peak
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- hamptonluxuryliner.com
Bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to Montauk bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at Montauk station.
Columbia University to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Montauk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Montauk is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Columbia University to Montauk.
There are 125+ hotels available in Montauk.