There are 4 ways to get from New York, NY to Southold by bus, train, or car
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Bus via 3 Av/E 42 St
best- Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Southoldbus North Fork
3h 56m$33–82Drive 92.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York, NY to Southoldcar 92.7 mi
2h 1m$17–25Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Southoldtrain Greenport Service
4h 14m$24–55Bus
- Take the bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Southoldbus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
4h 17m$33–78
New York, NY to Southold by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Southold is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Southold is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from New York, NY to Southold. However, there are services departing from Bowery/Hester St and arriving at Southold via 41st St bet 3rd & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Southold. However, there are services departing from Grand St and arriving at Southold via New York Penn Station and Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between New York, NY and Southold is 98 miles. The road distance is 93.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York, NY to Southold without a car is to bus via 3 Av/E 42 St which takes 3h 56m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from New York, NY to Southold, including transfers.
New York, NY to Southold bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex station.
New York, NY to Southold train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York, NY to Southold is to bus via 3 Av/E 42 St which takes 3h 56m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Southold, NY, USA?
Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Southold once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New York, NY to Southold via Grand St, 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $13–19
- Peak
- $22–30
Train from Ronkonkoma to Southold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $17–22
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Southold
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- $30–40
Bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Southold
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
- 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
- $30–40
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More Questions & Answers
New York, NY to Southold bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at Southold station.
New York, NY to Southold train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Ronkonkoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Southold is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from New York, NY to Southold.
There are 237+ hotels available in Southold.





