Every Hampton Jitney Montauk Line Stop, Ranked (2026)

The Hampton Jitney is the South Fork’s signature coach, and its Montauk Line is the spine of getting around the East End without a car. Coming from JFK, you can skip Manhattan and board at the Queens Airport Connection on the Horace Harding Expressway in Fresh Meadows — a short taxi hop from the airport — then ride east to whichever village serves you best. But the stops are not equal. Some land you in a walkable downtown; others leave a real last mile to your door. Here is every core Montauk Line village stop, ranked on which town it serves, what the curbside drop is like, and how much further you will have to go once the coach pulls away.

A note before the ranking: the Montauk Line also serves smaller hamlets along the way — Manorville (the western gateway where routes split toward the South Fork), Water Mill, Wainscott, Sag Harbor on some runs, and Napeague east of Amagansett. The five villages below are the headline stops most riders book.

1. Southampton

The strongest all-around stop. Southampton Village is the South Fork’s most self-contained downtown, and the Jitney leaves you within easy reach of Main Street and Jobs Lane — the shops, restaurants, and the village core. It is the first major East End stop after Manorville, so it is also the shortest ride from the city or the airport connection. If your destination is in or near the village, the last mile is often a genuine walk rather than a second leg of travel. Local taxis stage here reliably, too, which matters if you are heading toward the estate section or the beaches. For convenience-to-town ratio, Southampton wins.

2. East Hampton

A very close second, and arguably the most charming downtown drop on the line. The East Hampton stop puts you near the village’s walkable Main Street, with its boutiques, the pond, and the windmill landmarks. It serves not just East Hampton Village but acts as the hub for the surrounding area, including spillover toward Wainscott to the west. The trade-off versus Southampton is distance: East Hampton sits deeper east, so the ride is longer. But once you arrive, the last mile into the village core is short and pleasant. If your weekend centers on East Hampton proper, this is as good as a coach drop gets.

3. Bridgehampton

The efficient middle stop. Bridgehampton’s Main Street drop is compact and central to the hamlet’s row of shops and restaurants, and its position roughly halfway along the South Fork makes it a practical hub — it is a common jump-off for nearby Sagaponack, Water Mill, and Sag Harbor. The catch is that those onward destinations almost always mean a last mile by car: Bridgehampton itself is small, and the surrounding spots are spread out. As a stop for the hamlet center it is excellent; as a gateway to the wider area it leans on a taxi or pickup. That mix of central drop plus frequent onward leg lands it in the middle.

4. Amagansett

A quieter, more local stop. Amagansett’s village center is genuinely small and walkable, and the curbside drop leaves you close to its handful of shops and eateries — charming if Amagansett is your actual destination. The reason it ranks lower is reach: it serves a smaller year-round population and fewer travelers, the surrounding area (toward Napeague and the ocean beaches) is spread out, and last-mile options are thinner than at the bigger villages. If you are staying right in Amagansett it is a lovely, low-key arrival. If you are using it as a hub for anything else, you will be arranging a car.

5. Montauk

The end of the line, and the most situational stop. Montauk is the terminus — the coach pulls into Montauk Village — and for anyone whose trip is Montauk itself, that is exactly right. But it earns the bottom rank on convenience for two reasons. First, it is the longest ride: everything east of Amagansett, including the Napeague stretch, adds real time. Second, Montauk is sprawling, and the village drop can still leave a meaningful last mile to the docks, the lighthouse end of town, or the more remote motels and rentals. Local taxis exist but are in heavy demand in peak season. It is essential if you are Montauk-bound and inconvenient for almost anything else — hence last.

The bottom line

Rank your stop by how close it lands you to where you are actually sleeping. Southampton and East Hampton offer the best walkable-downtown drops; Bridgehampton is a strong central hub with a likely onward leg; Amagansett is great only if it is your destination; and Montauk is the long-haul terminus that still leaves a last mile. Whichever you pick, every Jitney stop is a curbside village drop — line up a local taxi, a prearranged car, or a host pickup before you go, because the coach does not come to your door.

Frequently asked questions

Which Montauk Line stop is the most convenient?

Southampton, for most riders. It is the first major East End stop, so it is the shortest ride, and it drops you within easy reach of a walkable downtown — Main Street and Jobs Lane. East Hampton is a very close second for its charming, compact village core. Both minimize the last mile if your destination is in or near the village itself.

What are all the Montauk Line village stops?

The headline village stops are Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Amagansett, and Montauk. The line also serves smaller hamlets along the way, including Manorville (the western gateway), Water Mill, Wainscott, Sag Harbor on some runs, and Napeague east of Amagansett. Always check your exact run, since not every stop is served on every trip.

Will the Jitney drop me at my door?

No. Every Montauk Line stop is a curbside village drop on or near Main Street, not a door-to-door service. Depending on where you are staying, you will have a last mile to cover by local taxi, a prearranged car, or a pickup from your host. Plan that leg before you travel, especially for Montauk and the spread-out areas around Bridgehampton and Amagansett.

Can I reach these stops from JFK without going into Manhattan?

Yes. Take a taxi or rideshare from JFK to the Hampton Jitney Queens Airport Connection stop at 190-02 Horace Harding Expressway in Fresh Meadows, then board the Montauk Line eastbound. It is a short hop from the airport and lets you skip the city entirely on your way to any of these village stops.