There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to The Hamptons by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hampton Baystrain Montauk Branch
5h$52–113Drive 129.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to The Hamptonscar 129.2 mi
2h 51m$24–35Bus
- 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 Water Millbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
5h 55m$54–123Train via Holbrook
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
6h 11m$26–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Brentwoodtrain
- Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus 58
6h 57m$36–69
Princeton to The Hamptons by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to The Hamptons is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to The Hamptons is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to The Hamptons. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at North Rd/Old Canoe Place Rd via W 42 St/9 Av, 40th & Lex and Montauk Hwy/Station Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to The Hamptons. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Hampton Bays via Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Princeton and The Hamptons is 137 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to The Hamptons without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Princeton to The Hamptons, including transfers.
Princeton to The Hamptons bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to The Hamptons train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to The Hamptons is to train which takes 5h and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and The Hamptons, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to The Hamptons via Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station, Jamaica, and Hampton Bays in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to The Hamptons via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 42 St/9 Av, E 42 St/Lexington Av, 40th & Lex, Montauk Hwy/Station Rd, and North Rd/Old Canoe Place Rd in around 5h 55m.
- 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
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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Hampton Bays
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–21
- Peak
- $30–40
Train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–19
- Peak
- $22–30
Train from New York Penn Station to Brentwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–17
- Peak
- $19–26
- 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
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 40th & Lex to Water Mill
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- 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
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to The Hamptons bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to The Hamptons train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to The Hamptons is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Princeton to The Hamptons.
There are 201+ hotels available in The Hamptons.





