There are 4 ways to get from Montauk to City Island by bus, train, car, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Montauk to JFK Airport Connection - WBbus Montauk-Westbound / ...
3h 44m$40–88Drive 113.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montauk to City Islandcar 113.2 mi
2h 36m$21–30Train
- Take the train from Montauk to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
4h 15m$31–75Bus, line 6 subway
- Take the bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Avbus Westbound
- Take the subway from 33 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway 6 / ...
4h 5m$37–63
Montauk to City Island by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montauk to City Island is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Montauk to City Island is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Montauk to City Island. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Bruckner Blvd/Kearney Av via Main St/60 Av and Main St/Roosevelt Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Montauk to City Island. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Jamaica via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Montauk and City Island is 115 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.
The best way to get from Montauk to City Island without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Montauk to City Island, including transfers.
Montauk to City Island bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Montauk station.
Montauk to City Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Montauk station.
The best way to get from Montauk to City Island is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Montauk, NY, USA and City Island, NY, USA?
Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from Montauk to JFK Airport Connection - WB every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Montauk to Jamaica every 2 hours. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Montauk to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
Subway from 33 St to Pelham Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Montauk to JFK Airport Connection - WB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- hamptonluxuryliner.com
Bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Montauk to City Island bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at JFK Airport Connection - WB station.
Montauk to City Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montauk to City Island is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Montauk to City Island.
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