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JFK - Long Island Rail Road
To take the LIRR from JFK, take the AirTrain at JFK terminals to the Jamaica stop ($8.50) and transfer to the LIRR across the station. The track for the Montauk bound train will be announced 10 minutes before its departure. FYI-Sometimes there are successive trains on the same track, be sure you are on the MONTAUK bound train. Schedules from Jamaica-LIRR to East Hampton-LIRR on the website or TrainTime app. Download the TrainTime app to buy e-ticket. $24.50 off-peak hours or $33 peak There are only 4 or 5 trains per day. If your flight schedule aligns - this is the easiest, fastest and least expensive option.
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JFK or LaGuardia - Hampton Jitney
To take the Jitney from JFK or LGA, take a taxi or car service from the airport to the Eastbound Hampton Jitney Queens Airport connection stop (address: 190-02 Horace Harding Expressway, in front of the AMC Loews Fresh Meadows 7) Allow 15 to 20 minutes from LaGuardia Allow 25 to 30 minutes from JFK Book your reservation from the Queens Airport Connection to East Hampton on the website. Either the regular jitney or the Ambassador ($41 or $65 respectively). They run roughly once an hour. There is no ticket, they will confirm your name once underway. FYI- Reservations can sell out in the summer so better not to wait until the day of. If you are delayed, call them (631-283-4600) and they will try to put you on the next one. Free WiFi onboard and cell conversations are limited to 3 minutes More info: https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/airports.php#one)
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JFK or LaGuardia - Car Service to East Hampton
A private car service from JFK to East Hampton typically costs around 400-500+ for a sedan, with prices varying based on vehicle type, traffic, and provider. The drive is roughly 95 miles and takes approximately 2 to 3.5 hours. SUVs and luxury vehicles will be on the higher end of that range. Estimated Costs (JFK to East Hampton): Sedan: $300 - $400 SUV: $400 - $550+ Sprinter/Limo: $600+ Key Considerations: Traffic: Travel times can increase significantly during peak summer weekends or rush hour. Booking: Private black car services often provide fixed rates, which can be more reliable than app-based ride-sharing services that charge surge pricing. Alternatives: Options like the Hampton Jitney or LIRR train are significantly cheaper ($35–$75) but take longer (3–4 hours).
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LaGuardia - Long Island Rail Road
To take the LIRR from LGA, take a taxi or car service to Jamaica Station (address: 93-02 Sutphin Ave). The track for the Montauk bound train will be announced 10 minutes before its departure. FYI-Sometimes there are successive trains on the same track, be sure you are on the MONTAUK bound train. Schedules from Jamaica-LIRR to East Hampton-LIRR on the website or TrainTime app. Download the TrainTime app to buy e-ticket. $24.50 off-peak hours or $33 peak. There are only 4 or 5 trains per day. If your flight schedule aligns - this is the fastest and least expensive option.
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Islip/MacArthur - Hampton Jitney
Islip/MacArthur Airport: Passengers will need to make a reservation with Village Taxi, (631-588-1055). Eastbound: Islip/MacArthur Airport connection passengers should take a cab to the southwest corner of Ronkonkoma Avenue and the Eastbound L.I.E. Service Road. (L.I.E. Exit 60 Eastbound). Scheduled pick-up is one hour and five minutes from 40th St. departure time. Passengers should call HJ at 631-283-4600 upon arrival at airport to reconfirm pick-up. All Eastbound reservations require credit card reservation. There is no ticket, they will confirm your name once underway. FYI - Reservations can sell out in the summer so better not to wait until the day of. If you are delayed, call them and they will try to put you on the next one. Free WiFi onboard and cell conversations limited to 3 minutes More info: https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/airports.php#one)
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NYC - Long Island Rail Road
To take the LIRR from NYC, book a ticket from either Grand Central Station or Penn Station to East Hampton. There will be a transfer at either Jamaica or Babylon to the Montauk bound train. The track will be announced 10 minutes before its departure. FYI- At the transfer, be sure you are on the MONTAUK bound train. Sometimes there are successive trains on the same platform. Schedules to East Hampton on the website or TrainTime app. Download the TrainTime app to buy e-ticket. $24.50 off-peak hours or $33 peak.
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NYC - Hampton Jitney
To take the Hampton Jitney from NYC, book a reservation on the Montauk line from the 40th Street Jitney Stop (address: southwest corner of 40th Street/3rd Ave in Manhattan) to East Hampton. Either the regular jitney or the Ambassador ($41 or $65 respectively). They run roughly once an hour. There is no ticket, they will confirm your name once underway. FYI- Reservations can sell out in the summer so better not to wait until the day of. If you are delayed, call them (631-283-4600) and they will try to put you on the next one. Free WiFi onboard and cell conversations are limited to 3 minutes
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NYC - Blade
To get from NYC to East Hampton via helicopter, book a ticket with Blade ($1195+fees). Leaving from either West 30th or East 23rd street in Manhattan. 40 minute travel time This is by far the fastest and most expensive option 🤩