There are 4 ways to get from Short Hills to Montauk by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminalbus South Mtn Special FROM NYC
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
5h 4m$70–122Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Short Hills to Montaukcar 136.8 mi
3h 10m$25–37Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
5h 5m$30–78Bus via Hudson Yards
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
5h 48m$36–81
Short Hills to Montauk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Short Hills to Montauk is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Short Hills to Montauk is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Short Hills to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Short Hills and arriving at Montauk via 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Short Hills to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Short Hills and arriving at Montauk via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Short Hills and Montauk is 188 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Short Hills to Montauk without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Short Hills to Montauk, including transfers.
Short Hills to Montauk bus services, operated by Boxcar, depart from Short Hills station.
Short Hills to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Short Hills to Montauk is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Short Hills, NJ, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Short Hills to Montauk via Grand Central Terminal and 40th & Lex in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Montauk once daily. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $27–40
- Peak
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- boxcar.com
Bus from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.boxcar.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.boxcar.com/bus-route-regions/commute-from-nj
- 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 Hudson Yards to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Short Hills to Montauk bus services, operated by Boxcar, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Short Hills to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Montauk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Short Hills to Montauk is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Short Hills to Montauk.
There are 117+ hotels available in Montauk.





