BY AIR

For guests traveling internationally, we recommend flying into John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which offers the most convenient access to the Hamptons via train or car.

For domestic travelers, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is often the easiest option, depending on your departure city.

Please allow additional travel time during the summer, as traffic to the Hamptons can be significant. 

Approximate summer driving times to East Hampton:

From John F. Kennedy (JFK): 2.5-4 hours

From LaGuardia (LGA): 2.5-4.5 hours

From Newark (EWR): 3-5 hours

BY CAR

East Hampton is approximately 100 miles from NYC.

Without traffic: ~2-2.5 hours

Summer weekends/peak traffic: up to 4 hours

BY TRAIN

Take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Montauk Branch from Penn Station or Grand Central.

Purchase your LIRR ticket from the MTA TrainTime App, or at the station.

Important:

Do not activate your ticket until you board the train, as tickets expire at 4 AM the day after activation.

Travel time from NYC to East Hampton is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.

BY TRAIN FROM JFK

Take the JFK AirTrain to Jamaica Station.

Follow signs to the LIRR, and take the Montauk Branch.

Most trains stop at Westhampton, Hampton Bays, Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Amagansett and Montauk.

Please note: some trains skip Amagansett. 

You can check schedules and purchase tickets using the MTA TrainTime App, or view the schedule on the MTA website.

The train ride from Jamaica to East Hampton takes an average of 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Once you arrive at the train station, you will need to take an Uber to your specific address. 

BY BUS

The Hampton Jitney offers daily service between Manhattan and the Hamptons from several NYC locations, as shown on their SCHEDULE.

Reservations are required and can be made online.

Should you have any questions about travel, please email our planner: maria@metier-events.com