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How to get fromMontauk to Jersey Cityby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Montauk to Jersey City by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Montauk to New York Penn Stationtrain train Montauk Branch
    3h 5m
    $30–75
  2. Drive 120.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montauk to Jersey Citycar car 120.5 mi
    2h 47m
    $22–32
  3. Bus via 3 Av & E 42 St

    1. Take the bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus bus Montauk-Westbound / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    4h 9m
    $46–102
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montauk Village to Hudson Yardsbus bus Westbound
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus bus 119
    4h 26m
    $41–83

Montauk to Jersey City by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Montauk, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Montauk to New York Penn Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 9m.

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