There are 6 ways to get from Montauk to New Paltz by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Montauk to New York Penn Stationtrain Montauk Branch
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus Adt A104 / ...
5h 13m$50–125Drive 187 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montauk to New Paltzcar 187 mi
3h 56m$35–50Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus Montauk-Westbound / ...
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus Adt A104 / ...
5h 31m$61–140Train, bus via Queens
- Take the train from Montauk to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus Adt A104 / ...
5h 46m$50–122Bus
- Take the bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Avbus Westbound
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus Adt A104 / ...
5h 47m$59–128Train
- Take the train from Montauk to New York Penn Stationtrain Montauk Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 40m$51–115
Montauk to New Paltz by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montauk to New Paltz is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Montauk to New Paltz is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Montauk to New Paltz. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at New Paltz via E 42 St/3 Av and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Montauk to New Paltz station. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Montauk and New Paltz is 220 miles. The road distance is 188 miles.
The best way to get from Montauk to New Paltz without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Montauk to New Paltz, including transfers.
Montauk to New Paltz bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Montauk station.
Montauk to New Paltz train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Montauk station.
The best way to get from Montauk to New Paltz is to bus via New York which takes 5h 31m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Montauk, NY, USA and New Paltz, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Montauk to New Paltz via 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and New York in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montauk to New Paltz Trailways via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie Train Station in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Montauk to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Montauk to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- 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
Train from Montauk to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Website
- example.com
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 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 New Paltz bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3 Av & E 42 St station.
Montauk to New Paltz train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montauk to New Paltz is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Montauk to New Paltz.
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