There are 4 ways to get from New York, NY to Montauk by bus, subway, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
4h 23m$38–82Drive 116 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York, NY to Montaukcar 116 mi
2h 38m$22–31Subway, train
- Take the subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway J / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
4h 39m$28–63Bus via Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St
- Take the bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
5h 12m$33–67
New York, NY to Montauk by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Montauk is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Montauk is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from New York, NY to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Bowery/Hester St and arriving at Montauk via 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Bowery and arriving at Montauk via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between New York, NY and Montauk is 120 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.
The best way to get from New York, NY to Montauk without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from New York, NY to Montauk, including transfers.
New York, NY to Montauk bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from 40th & Lex station.
New York, NY to Montauk train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bowery station.
New York, NY to Montauk bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at Montauk station.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk hourly. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $25–35
- Peak
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
Bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
New York, NY to Montauk train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Montauk is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from New York, NY to Montauk.
There are 107+ hotels available in Montauk.