GETTING TO THE HAMPTONS FROM NYC
Heading to The Hamptons this summer? Be sure to check out our Hamptons calendar for exclusive Hamptons events. While you are in the Hamptons, plan a trip to Wölffer Estate Vineyard or consider staying at The Southampton Inn!
But first, you have to get there! Let our cheat sheet will help you decide which mode of travel works best for you, your time & your budget.
BY HELICOPTER
Blade
BLADE offers regularly scheduled flights between The Hamptons from Manhattan.
BLADE offers three different tiers of helicopters, distinguished by speed and comfort. Our standard service operates on Eurocopter A-Stars, followed by BLADE XCEL, Bell 407s, which allow us to offer earlier flights during noise-restricted hours at East Hampton Airport, and culminating with BLADE Agusta, known as the fastest helicopter to the Hamptons, which offers service to Southampton in as little as 22 minutes from Manhattan.
Check out the app, and either purchase a seat on an already existing flight. Seats range in price from $495-$1,250. Or launch your own crowdsourced flight. Fly at the time of your choosing and sell unused seats to the community. You can also charter your own private flight.
Price: $395-$1250 per seat
Travel Time: 22-35 mins
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FlyXO
If their chopper schedule does not exactly coincide with yours, you may schedule your own FlyXO heli ON DEMAND for the cost of just two seats – a lot better than having to pay for the entire helicopter.
Choose the most sensible option for first-class travel accomodations to East Hampton and Southhampton.
Download the app and call +1-888-80-FLY-XO to join
Price: Purchase of membership is required.
Travel Time: 22-35 mins
What's Trending: @flyxo
BY SEAPLANE
Fly The Whale
After too many frustrating drives to the Hamptons and far too many hours on I-95, creating first-class, hassle-free routes to all of our favorite destinations seemed like a no-brainer to us- especially with that beautiful airstrip called the East River sitting right there! And while our mission is fun, our operation is all business. We fly state-of-the-art aircraft piloted by the industry’s best-trained pilots.
All of our flights are operated in strict accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 regulations. If we must cancel a flight due to inclement weather or maintenance issues, we will refund your fare. The only thing more important to us than offering efficient service to your destination is our unwavering commitment to getting you there safely. Welcome to travel as you’ve never known it. Welcome to Fly The Whale.
Price: $550-3700 per seat
Travel Time: 35 mins
What's Trending: @flythewhale
Sound Aircraft
Sound Aircraft offers shared or private helicopter and seaplane charters which arrive/depart all NYC heliports and the 23rd Street Seaplane Base on the East River.
Price: $550-3700 per seat
Travel Time: 35 mins
BY PRIVATE JET
Linear Air Taxi
Linear Air Taxi can fly you directly to and from regional airports across the country. Avoid the extravagance of private jet charters, and experience the same benefits: your own plane, no crowds, no security lines – quite simply, no hassles. Just an easy, pleasant experience.
Sign up for email alerts to receive $100 of your first flight.
Price: Approximately $1500+ per person
Travel Time: 45 mins
FlyXO
Choose the most sensible option for first-class travel accomodations to East Hampton and Southhampton.
Download the app and call +1-888-80-FLY-XO to join.
Price: Purchase of membership is required.
Travel Time: 45 mins
What's Trending: @flyxo
BY CAR
Get to Route 27 East (Sunrise Highway or Montauk Highway) - the only way in and out of the Hamptons.
Rent from zipcar.com or gothamdreamcars.com. You can also hire a private driver via uber.com or eastendlimousine.com.
Price: Gas & toll or cost of rental or cost of car service (Approximately $300 for car service)
Travel Time: 1.5 hours+ (traffic will greatly affect your travel time). Distance from Manhattan to East Hampton is approximately 105 miles.
BY BUS
The Hampton Jitney
The Hampton Jitney is by far the most popular and most enduring bus line.
Hampton Jitney is a pioneer in the transportation field. In 1974, Hampton Jitney started with one van and a commitment to providing the finest personalized transportation service between Eastern Long Island (The Hamptons) and Metropolitan New York.
You must make a Jitney reservation first and advise them of your connection schedule. They will arrange for transportation from the airport to the Jitney airport connection stop. The buses are very comfortable, with luggage racks, air-conditioned, tray tables and they serve refreshments.
The Amabassador Service (slightly more expensive than the main bus service, is equipped with plush extra wide seats, and electric power outlets for your laptop. The Jitney also provides free WiFI service via
(Wireless Rolling Area Network) which makes it easy to stay in touch with your laptops, tablets and other gadgets.
Price: $35 each way or buy a book of tickets at a discount
Travel Time: 2.5 hours+ (traffic & their stops will greatly affect your travel time).
What's Trending: @hamptonjitney
Hampton Luxury Liner
The Hampton Luxury Liner offers: Luxury reclining leather seat; Extra Leg room; Outlets and USB at every seat; Wifi; Movie selection can watch on personal devices; Magazine collection; Complimentary snacks and bottled water; Mood and reading lights; Rear Galley; Carpeted floors; Rear Galley; Shades and Restroom.
Price: $35 each way or buy a book of tickets at a discount
Travel Time: 2.5 hours+ (traffic & their stops will greatly affect your travel time).
What's Trending: @hampluxliner
By Train
The Long Island Rail Road connects Manhattan to Montauk. Their Cannonball service is direct with no stops before the Hamptons (offered Fridays & Sundays only).
Reservations for all trains is highly recommended. The train stations are centrally located so you can walk to the center of each village.
Price: $20-47 each way
Travel Time: 2.5 hours+ (traffic & their stops will greatly affect your travel time).
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