There are 6 ways to get from East Rutherford 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
4h$31–89Drive 125.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Rutherford to Montaukcar 125.7 mi
2h 48m$23–34Bus via E 42 St/3 Av
- Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 160 / ...
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
4h 51m$39–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 160 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
4h 10m$33–91Bus, train via Jamaica
- Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 160 / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain Montauk Branch
4h 54m$34–84Bus
- Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 160 / ...
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Villagebus Westbound / ...
4h 58m$37–81
East Rutherford to Montauk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Rutherford to Montauk is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from East Rutherford to Montauk is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from East Rutherford to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Paterson Ave At Grove St and arriving at Montauk via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from East Rutherford to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Rutherford and arriving at Montauk via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between East Rutherford and Montauk is 128 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.
The best way to get from East Rutherford to Montauk without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $30 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h to get from East Rutherford to Montauk, including transfers.
East Rutherford to Montauk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson Ave At Grove St station.
East Rutherford to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from East Rutherford to Montauk is to train which takes 4h and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via E 42 St/3 Av, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between East Rutherford, NJ, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Montauk once a week. Tickets cost $26–70 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Montauk via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/3 Av, and 40th & Lex in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $26–40
- Peak
- $40–70
Train from Jamaica to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $24–35
- Peak
- $35–60
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–21
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- info@hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Website
- hamptonluxuryliner.com
Bus from 40th & Lex to Montauk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
Bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
East Rutherford to Montauk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
East Rutherford to Montauk train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Montauk station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Rutherford to Montauk is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from East Rutherford to Montauk.
There are 101+ hotels available in Montauk.





