There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Montauk by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
4h 37m$30–75Drive 126.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Montaukcar 126.4 mi
2h 57m$24–34Bus via E 42 St/Lexington Av
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
4h 47m$46–120Bus
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
5h 17m$36–563
Newark to Montauk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Montauk is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Montauk is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Montauk via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Montauk via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Newark and Montauk is 128 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Montauk without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $29 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Newark to Montauk, including transfers.
Newark to Montauk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Montauk is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $29 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via E 42 St/Lexington Av, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Montauk 6 times a week. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Montauk via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 40th & Lex in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $27–40
- Peak
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Montauk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Montauk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Montauk is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Newark to Montauk.
There are 113+ hotels available in Montauk.