There are 4 ways to get from Short Hills to Montauk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
5h 4m$30–80Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Short Hills to Montaukcar 136.8 mi
3h 10m$25–37Bus
- 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$70–122Bus via Hudson Yards
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
5h 47m$40–57
Short Hills to Montauk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 4m.
The distance between Short Hills and Montauk is 138 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Short Hills to Montauk without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $30 - $80.
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 train which takes 5h 4m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Short Hills, NJ, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Montauk 6 times a week. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Short Hills to Montauk via Grand Central Terminal and 40th & Lex in around 5h 4m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 109+ hotels available in Montauk.