There are 4 ways to get from Montauk to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 StMontauk-Westbound / ...
3h 6m$35–75Drive 115.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montauk to Grand Central Terminal115.3 mi
2h 34m$21–31Train
- Take the train from Montauk to JamaicaMontauk Branch
3h 22m$26–66Bus via Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St
- Take the bus from Montauk Village to Lexington btwn 39th & 40th StEastbound
3h 46m$30–60
Montauk to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montauk to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Montauk to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $21 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montauk and arriving at 3 Av & E 42 St. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Montauk to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Grand Central Terminal via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Montauk and Grand Central Terminal is 116 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.
The best way to get from Montauk to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $35 - $75.
The bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 St takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Montauk to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Montauk station.
Montauk to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Montauk station.
The best way to get from Montauk to Grand Central Terminal is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $70 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Montauk, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 St every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Montauk to Jamaica 5 times a day. Tickets cost $24–60 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Montauk to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- info@hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Website
- hamptonluxuryliner.com
Bus from Montauk Village to Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Montauk to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3 Av & E 42 St station.
Montauk to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montauk to Grand Central Terminal is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Montauk to Grand Central Terminal.
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