There are 4 ways to get from Saint James to Montauk by bus, train, or car
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Line 51 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Stony Brook LIRR to Ronkonkoma LIRRbus 51
- Take the bus from Islip Airport Connection to Montauk Villagebus Montauk Line to Islip
4h 13m$33–83Drive 71.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint James to Montaukcar 71.4 mi
1h 43m$13–19Train
- Take the train from St. James to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
4h 57m$34–85Bus
- Take the bus from Port Jefferson LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus 62
- Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Montauk Hwy/School Stbus 92
- Take the bus from Bridgehampton to Montauk Villagebus
5h 44m$30–88
Saint James to Montauk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint James to Montauk is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Saint James to Montauk is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint James to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook LIRR and arriving at Montauk Village via Islip Airport Connection. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint James to Montauk. However, there are services departing from St. James and arriving at Montauk via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Saint James and Montauk is 82 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint James to Montauk without a car is to line 51 bus and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Saint James to Montauk, including transfers.
Saint James to Montauk bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Stony Brook LIRR station.
Saint James to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from St. James station.
The best way to get from Saint James to Montauk is to line 51 bus and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Saint James, NY, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
You can take a train from St. James to Montauk Village via Stony Brook, Stony Brook LIRR, Ronkonkoma LIRR, and Islip Airport Connection in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. James to Montauk via Jamaica in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from St. James to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
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
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Stony Brook LIRR to Ronkonkoma LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Port Jefferson LIRR to Riverhead LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Riverhead LIRR to Montauk Hwy/School St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from Islip Airport Connection to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $35–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $27–35
Bus from Bridgehampton to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $28–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $20–25
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
Bus from Bridgehampton to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $34
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Booking & Getting There
Saint James to Montauk bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Ronkonkoma LIRR station.
Saint James to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint James to Montauk is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Saint James to Montauk.
There are 98+ hotels available in Montauk.