There are 4 ways to get from Howard Beach to Montauk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
4h 33m$28–67Drive 108.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Howard Beach to Montaukcar 108.2 mi
2h 25m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to E 34 St/3 Avbus Qm15 / ...
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
4h 51m$38–82Bus via Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St
- Take the bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
5h 41m$33–67
Howard Beach to Montauk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Montauk is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Montauk is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard Beach to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av and arriving at Montauk via 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard Beach to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Montauk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Howard Beach and Montauk is 116 miles. The road distance is 108.8 miles.
The best way to get from Howard Beach to Montauk without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $28 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Howard Beach to Montauk, including transfers.
Howard Beach to Montauk bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av station.
Howard Beach to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Howard Beach to Montauk is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $28 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Montauk every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to Montauk via E 34 St/3 Av and 40th & Lex in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $25–35
- Peak
- $45–60
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to E 34 St/3 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- +1 631.283.4600
- 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
- +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
Howard Beach to Montauk bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 34 St/3 Av station.
Howard Beach to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Montauk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard Beach to Montauk is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Howard Beach to Montauk.
There are 121+ hotels available in Montauk.





