There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City 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 46m$30–68Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jersey City to Montaukcar 121.5 mi
2h 49m$23–32Bus via 40th & Lex
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
4h 47m$45–105Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
5h 15m$35–85Bus
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
5h 50m$37–82
Jersey City to Montauk by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Montauk is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Montauk is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave and arriving at Montauk via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Montauk via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Jersey City and Montauk is 125 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jersey City to Montauk without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Jersey City to Montauk, including transfers.
Jersey City to Montauk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave station.
Jersey City to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jersey City to Montauk is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus via 40th & Lex, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, 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, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Montauk via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 40th & Lex in around 4h 47m.
- 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
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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–23
- 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 Hudson Yards to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Jersey City to Montauk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Jersey City to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Montauk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Montauk is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Jersey City to Montauk.
There are 124+ hotels available in Montauk.








