There are 4 ways to get from Montclair to East Hampton by bus, train, or car
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Bus via 40th & Lex
best- Take the bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to East Hampton - EBbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
4h 12m$41–126Drive 116.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montclair to East Hamptoncar 116.6 mi
2h 37m$22–31Train
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain Bntnm
- Take the train from Jamaica to East Hamptontrain Montauk Branch
4h 28m$27–72Bus
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to East Hampton dropoffbus Eastbound
5h 17m$36–80
Montclair to East Hampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montclair to East Hampton is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair to East Hampton is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to East Hampton. However, there are services departing from Park St At Watchung Ave# and arriving at East Hampton - EB via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair to East Hampton. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue and arriving at East Hampton via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Montclair and East Hampton is 166 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair to East Hampton without a car is to bus via 40th & Lex which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Montclair to East Hampton, including transfers.
Montclair to East Hampton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Park St At Watchung Ave# station.
Montclair to East Hampton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.
The best way to get from Montclair to East Hampton is to bus via 40th & Lex which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $75 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and East Hampton, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to East Hampton - EB via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 40th & Lex in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watchung Avenue to East Hampton via New York Penn Station and Jamaica in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to East Hampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–27
- Peak
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 40th & Lex to East Hampton - EB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $30–40
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
Bus from Hudson Yards to East Hampton dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Montclair to East Hampton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Montclair to East Hampton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to East Hampton is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Montclair to East Hampton.
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