There are 4 ways to get from Staten Island to Montauk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
5h 19m$33–79Drive 127 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staten Island to Montaukcar 127 mi
2h 58m$24–34Bus via 59th & Lex
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to East 57th Street & Lexington Avenuebus Sim6
- Take the bus from 59th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
5h 29m$38–82Bus
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 41 Stbus Sim1c / ...
- Take the bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Villagebus Eastbound
6h 20m$37–41
Staten Island to Montauk by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Montauk is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Montauk is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St and arriving at Montauk via 59th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Staten Island to Montauk. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Montauk via Atlantic Terminal and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Staten Island and Montauk is 129 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Montauk without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Staten Island to Montauk, including transfers.
Staten Island to Montauk bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St station.
Staten Island to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Montauk is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via 59th & Lex, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Staten Island, 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 Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Montauk via East 57th Street & Lexington Avenue and 59th & Lex in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to East 57th Street & Lexington Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 59th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- 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 Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $34
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Booking & Getting There
Staten Island to Montauk bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 57th Street & Lexington Avenue station.
Staten Island to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Montauk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Montauk is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Staten Island to Montauk.
There are 113+ hotels available in Montauk.