There are 5 ways to get from Rumson to Montauk by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Freehold Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
6h 23m$52–128Drive 158.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rumson to Montaukcar 158.7 mi
3h 42m$29–42Train
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
6h 33m$30–89Train via Queens
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
6h 33m$30–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
7h 16m$40–66
Rumson to Montauk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rumson to Montauk is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rumson to Montauk is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rumson to Montauk. However, there are services departing from East River Rd At Black Point Rd# and arriving at Montauk via Freehold Center, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Rumson to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Red Bank and arriving at Montauk via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Rumson and Montauk is 234 miles. The road distance is 159.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rumson to Montauk without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Rumson to Montauk, including transfers.
Rumson to Montauk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Freehold Center station.
Rumson to Montauk train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Red Bank station.
The best way to get from Rumson to Montauk is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Rumson, NJ, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from East River Rd At Black Point Rd# to Montauk via Freehold Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 40th & Lex in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East River Rd At Black Point Rd# to Montauk via Red Bank Rail Station, Red Bank, and New York Penn Station in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
- 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
Train from Jamaica to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $22–35
- Peak
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Freehold Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–35
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
Bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $34
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More Questions & Answers
Rumson to Montauk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rumson to Montauk train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rumson to Montauk is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Rumson to Montauk.
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