Travel

Travel Note

Hotel Information

There are many hotels, house rentals, and bed and breakfasts located in the area outside of the options included below. The options listed below are primarily near our home of Hampton Bays, which is located between the ceremony and reception sites. As our wedding occurs over a holiday weekend, we encourage guests traveling from out of town to arrange lodging accommodations as in advance as possible. If you arrive early or have some extra time, take the chance to enjoy the beautiful beaches, charming shops, and fantastic dining options in Hampton Bays! We have several recommendations under the tab "Things to Do." We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Safe travels!

Hotel

Bayview Resort

We’ll be staying at Bayview Resort during our wedding weekend, and it’s also where we’ll be taking some of our wedding photos! We’ve included it as one of the hotel options for you to consider when booking your stay. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all!

Hotel

Colonial Shores Cottages

Hotel

Hyatt Place Long Island East End

We have a limited room block available to guests at this hotel. Please call (631)-208-0002 x 0, or use the following link to access the room block that is available for check in Sunday 08/31/2025 - checkout Monday 09/01/2025. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-york/hyatt-place-long-island-east-end/ispzr?corp_id=G-HEMI Additional rooms outside of the room block may be available for booking.

Flight

Long Island Macarthur Airport

MacArthur Airport is conveniently located approximately 40 miles from Hampton Bays. Once you arrive, you'll find a variety of transportation options to get you to the wedding venue: -Car rental, rideshare, and taxi options are available -Ronkonkoma LIRR Train Station is 3.0 miles from this airport, and is on the Greenport LIRR Line to the Riverhead LIRR Train Station. -Patchogue LIRR Train Station is 6.0 miles from this airport, and is on the Montauk LIRR Line with stops including Bellport Station, Hampton Bays Station, and Southampton Station. -Hampton Jitney Airport Connections - see Jitney information section Travel Time: The drive typically takes about 35-45 minutes from Ronkonkoma to the Hampton Bays area, depending on traffic.

Flight

John F. Kennedy International Airport

For those flying into John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), here’s a guide to help you navigate your journey to our wedding venue. JFK Airport is located about 60 miles from Hampton Bays. Once you arrive, you’ll have several transportation options to choose from: -Car Rentals, rideshare, and taxi options are available -AirTrain from JFK to Jamaica Station, then transfer to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to reach destinations including Hampton Bays Station, Southampton Station, and Bellport Station (Montauk Line) or Riverhead Station (Greenport Line) -Hampton Jitney Airport Connections - see Jitney information section Travel Time: The drive from JFK to the Hampton Bays area usually takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

Flight

LaGuardia Airport

If you’re flying into LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here’s everything you need to know about getting to our wedding venue. LaGuardia is approximately 60 miles from Hampton Bays, offering several transportation options to our celebration: -Car rentals, rideshare, and taxi options are available -For access to the LIRR: MTA Q70 bus to the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave subway station then transfer to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) toward Montauk LIRR line for stops at Hampton Bays Station, Southampton Station, and Bellport Station, or Greenport LIRR line for Riverhead Station. -Hampton Jitney Airport Connections - see Jitney information section Travel time: The drive from LaGuardia to Hampton Bays typically takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.

Train

Long Island Rail Road

**Traveling to Hampton Bays, Southampton, Bellport, and/or Riverhead via LIRR:** The LIRR offers convenient service from various locations in NYC and Long Island to several key destinations. There are connections from Metro-North at Grand Central Station and Amtrak in Penn Station, and access to all stations from Penn Station, Grand Central Station, and Jamaica Station. Montauk Line Stations: 1. Hampton Bays: - Destination: Lodging - Access: The trip takes about 2-2.5 hours from Manhattan. - Getting to Lodging and Venue: Once you arrive at Hampton Bays Station, you can reach local hotels and venues by taxi, rideshare, or a short walk, depending on your accommodations. 2. Southampton: - Destination: Ceremony, lodging - Access: The trip takes about 2-2.5 hours from Manhattan. -Getting to Lodging and Venue: Southampton station is close to many hotels accessible via taxi or rideshare. It is 1.2 miles from the ceremony at Sacred Hearts church. 3. Bellport: - Destination: Reception Venue, lodging - Access: The trip takes about 1.5-2 hours from Manhattan. -Getting to Lodging and Venue: From Bellport Station, taxis and rideshare services can take you to nearby accommodations and venues. Bellport Country Club is 1.7 miles from this station. Greenport Line Station: 4. Riverhead: - Destination: Lodging - Access: The trip takes about 2-2.5 hours from Manhattan. -Getting to Lodging: Upon arrival at Riverhead Station, you can find taxis and rideshare options to your destination. It is 0.7 miles from the Hyatt Place hotel in Riverhead. **Tips for Traveling:** ***We highly recommend the MTA app for tickets and routes: https://new.mta.info/guides/apps *Purchase tickets in advance through the LIRR website, LIRR app, or at the station. *Make sure to check the LIRR schedule and train routes for Summer 2025 and Labor Day Weekend when this schedule is released. Additional train times are typically added during summer months and holiday weekends.

Train

Amtrak

Amtrak conveniently has a connection at Moynihan Train Hall in New York City to New York Penn Station to access the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) at 8th Avenue in the historic James A. Farley Post Office Building.

Travel Note

Hampton Jitney

The Hampton Jitney is a convenient travel option, with stops in Manhattan, Queens, and airport connections to eastern Long Island including stops in Hampton Bays and Southampton. Ticket reservations are required in advance. See Hampton Jitney website for the Summer 2025 schedule. Airport connection information: https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/airports.php

Travel Note

Driving

From New York City to Hampton Bays: 1. Get on I-495 E: Start on the Long Island Expressway (I-495) East toward Riverhead. 2. Merge onto NY-27 E: Take Exit 70 for NY-27 East (Sunrise Highway) toward Southampton. 3. Continue on NY-27 E: Stay on NY-27 E for about 12 miles until you reach the Hampton Bays exit 65S. From Connecticut to Hampton Bays: 1. Take I-95 S: Start on I-95 South toward New York. 2. Merge onto I-295 S: Follow signs for I-295 South. 3. Merge onto I-495 E: Take I-495 East toward Riverhead. 4. Merge onto NY-27 E: Take Exit 70 for NY-27 East (Sunrise Highway) toward Southampton. 5. Continue on NY-27 E: Stay on NY-27 E for about 12 miles until you reach the Hampton Bays exit 65S. Ferry Options: Orient Point Ferry: Location: New London, CT to Orient Point, NY (on the North Fork). Travel Details: Take Route 25 to Orient Point. The ferry runs to Cross Sound Ferry, which offers connections to Long Island. Continue to Hampton Bays: After disembarking, drive to Hampton Bays via NY-27 W. Link: https://www.longislandferry.com/ Port Jefferson Ferry: Location: Bridgeport, CT to Port Jefferson, NY Travel Details: Take I-495 to Exit 62, then follow signs to Port Jefferson. The ferry runs to Bridgeport, CT, providing a scenic route. Continue to Hampton Bays: After the ferry, follow local roads to merge onto NY-27 E. Link: https://www.88844ferry.com/ Parking Information: -Please check with your lodging accommodations for overnight parking. -Free public parking is available in the town of Hampton Bays at the train station. -Onsite parking is available at the ceremony location in the parking lot behind the church and street parking in front of the church at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Basilica in Southampton, NY. -Valet parking is available at the reception location at Bellport Country Club in Bellport, NY.