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Montauk, NY

Montauk is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in East Hampton and Suffolk County, New York, on the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island in the United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 4,318.

Type CityPopulation 4,318

Why go

  • Hamlet on Long Island in the United States.
  • Served by Montauk Airport (MTP).

History

Montauk is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in East Hampton and Suffolk County, New York, on the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island in the United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 4,318.

Airports

Groton-New London Airport (GON) 21 mi to the centre
155 Tower Ave, Groton, CT 06340 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Westerly State Airport (WST) 22 mi to the centre
Westerly, RI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Montauk Airport (MTP) 2.4 mi to the centre
428 E Lake Dr, Montauk, NY 11954 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Elizabeth Field (FID) 15 mi to the centre
Fishers Island, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Town of East Hampton Airport (HTO) 17 mi to the centre
East Hampton, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Block Island State Airport (BID) 21 mi to the centre
Block Island, RI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Block Island Ferry
Ferry terminal · 2 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Montauk, NY – Block Island, RI
Ferry route · Viking Fleet
Outdoor
Montauk, NY-New London, CT
Ferry route · Viking Fleet
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Montauk, NY
Montauk, NY
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Montauk Airport (MTP). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Block Island Ferry, 2 mi); routes include Montauk, NY – Block Island, RI, Montauk, NY-New London, CT.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Montauk, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Suffolk County Transit
Bus · New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach