There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Montauk by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via New York
best- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
5h 50m$56–120Drive 161.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Montaukcar 161.5 mi
3h 42m$30–43Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
5h 58m$32–95Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
6h 39m$52–71
Princeton to Montauk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Montauk is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Montauk is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Montauk via W 42 St/9 Av and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Montauk via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Princeton and Montauk is 219 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Montauk without a car is to bus via New York which takes 5h 50m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Princeton to Montauk, including transfers.
Princeton to Montauk bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Montauk train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Montauk is to bus via New York which takes 5h 50m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Montauk via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 42 St/9 Av, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 40th & Lex in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Montauk via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Princeton to Montauk bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Montauk train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Montauk is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Princeton to Montauk.
There are 113+ hotels available in Montauk.