There are 5 ways to get from East Meadow to Montauk by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hicksville to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the bus from Islip Airport Connection to Montauk Villagebus Montauk Line to Islip
4h 9m$38–94Drive 91.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Meadow to Montaukcar 91.9 mi
2h 5m$17–25Train
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
4h 36m$31–75Bus, line 12 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hempstead Tpke @ Modell's Shop Ctr to Farmingdale State Collbus n70
- Take the bus from Farmingdale State College to Bay Shore LIRRbus 12
- Take the train from Bay Shore to Montauktrain
5h 8m$24–51Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Connection - EB - Fresh Meadows to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
5h 31m$39–89
East Meadow to Montauk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Meadow to Montauk is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from East Meadow to Montauk is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from East Meadow to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Front St + East Meadow Ave and arriving at Montauk via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Hillside Av/178 St and Airport Connection - EB - Fresh Meadows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from East Meadow to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Hicksville and arriving at Montauk via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between East Meadow and Montauk is 97 miles. The road distance is 92.4 miles.
The best way to get from East Meadow to Montauk without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from East Meadow to Montauk, including transfers.
East Meadow to Montauk bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
East Meadow to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from East Meadow to Montauk is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between East Meadow, NY, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Montauk hourly. Tickets cost $22–60 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front St + East Meadow Ave to Montauk via (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Hillside Av/178 St, 188 St/Horace Harding Expwy, and Airport Connection - EB - Fresh Meadows in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hicksville to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–11
- Peak
- $11–16
Train from Jamaica to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $22–35
- Peak
- $45–60
Train from Bay Shore to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $18–26
- Peak
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Islip Airport Connection to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- 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
- $35–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $27–35
Bus from Airport Connection - EB - Fresh Meadows to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- 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
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hempstead Tpke @ Modell's Shop Ctr to Farmingdale State Coll
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Farmingdale State College to Bay Shore LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
East Meadow to Montauk bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
East Meadow to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Montauk station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Meadow to Montauk is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from East Meadow to Montauk.
There are 125+ hotels available in Montauk.





