There are 4 ways to get from Riverdale to Montauk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
4h 58m$34–80Drive 117.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverdale to Montaukcar 117.5 mi
2h 41m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus BxM1
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
5h 7m$38–82Bus via Riverdale Av/W 254 St
- Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus BxM1
- Take the bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
5h 58m$33–67
Riverdale to Montauk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Montauk is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Montauk is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St and arriving at Montauk via 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Riverdale and arriving at Montauk via Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Riverdale and Montauk is 129 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Montauk without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Riverdale to Montauk, including transfers.
Riverdale to Montauk bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St station.
Riverdale to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Montauk is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Montauk every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–60 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Montauk via Lexington Av/E 42 St and 40th & Lex in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $22–35
- Peak
- $45–60
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Lexington Av/E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Lexington Av/E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- hamptonluxuryliner.com
Bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Riverdale to Montauk bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 42 St station.
Riverdale to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Montauk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to Montauk is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Riverdale to Montauk.
There are 125+ hotels available in Montauk.





