The Hampton Jitney Montauk Line, Stop by Stop

The Jitney’s Montauk Line is the spine of car-free travel on the South Fork. Heading east it threads the villages in order, dropping you curbside in each one before carrying on to the next. The trick is picking the right stop — not the one nearest your map pin, but the one that leaves you the shortest, easiest last mile to your actual door. Here is the line, stop by stop, with the curbside reality of each.

How the line works

The eastbound Montauk Line runs from its Manhattan boarding points out along the South Fork, serving the villages in sequence. These are curbside village stops, not depots: the coach pulls over in or near each village center and lets you off at the sidewalk. There is no station, no taxi rank waiting, no baggage hall — just a curb. Know your stop before you board, confirm your run actually serves it (patterns vary by departure), and listen for the attendant to call it. Get off at the wrong village and the next coach is not coming soon.

Southampton

The first South Fork village stop, and the one most riders reach earliest in the trip. Southampton’s stop sits near the village center, walkable to Main Street’s shops and the Jobs Lane stretch. If you are staying in the village core or just south toward the estate section and the ocean, this is your stop. For points west — Water Mill, Shinnecock Hills — Southampton is usually the closest drop, but you will still have a drive to finish. Pick Southampton when your destination is in or immediately around the village; it is a poor choice for anything well east.

Bridgehampton

The midpoint village, and a sleeper-good choice for a lot of South Fork addresses. Bridgehampton’s stop is right on the Montauk Highway through the hamlet, near the shops and the turn-offs toward Sagaponack and the ocean lanes south, or toward Sag Harbor north. If you are staying in Bridgehampton, Sagaponack, Water Mill’s east side, or heading up to Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton is frequently your shortest last mile even though it is not the named destination. Do not default past it to East Hampton just because East Hampton is the famous name — check which village your address is actually closest to.

East Hampton

The marquee stop, and the busiest. East Hampton’s curbside drop is near the village center, close to Newtown Lane and Main Street and the heart of the shopping district. It is the right stop for the village itself, for the lanes toward Georgica and the ocean, and for Springs to the north. Because it is the highest-demand stop, it is also where the last-mile car crunch is worst on peak weekends — taxis and rideshares get scarce exactly when everyone is arriving. If East Hampton is your stop, arrange your pickup before you board, not after you step off.

Amagansett

The quiet one, and underrated. Amagansett’s stop is in the small hamlet center, a short hop from the Main Street shops and an easy reach to the ocean beaches just south. It is the natural choice for Amagansett itself and for the stretch toward Napeague, and it is far less crowded than East Hampton one village back. If your destination is in or near Amagansett, take Amagansett — riding through to a bigger stop only adds backtracking. The last-mile car supply is thinner here simply because the hamlet is smaller, so the same rule applies: arrange the pickup in advance.

Montauk

The end of the line. The coach terminates at Montauk Village, dropping you in the heart of downtown near the green, the shops, and the restaurants. For Montauk proper — downtown, the harbor at the north, the lighthouse end to the east, or the motels along the ocean — this is your stop, and there is no village beyond it. Montauk is spread out, so even from a central drop you will likely need a car to finish, especially for the harbor or the lighthouse. Sort that last leg before you arrive; downtown Montauk on a summer evening is not a place where cars are sitting idle waiting for fares.

Choosing your stop

The rule of thumb: pick the village your destination is genuinely closest to, not the famous name nearest it on the map. Bridgehampton often beats East Hampton for Sag Harbor and Sagaponack; Amagansett beats East Hampton for anything east of the village; Southampton only makes sense for the west end. Riding past your closest stop to a bigger one just means backtracking by car — the expensive, scarce part of the whole trip.

The last mile, every time

Whichever village you pick, the curb is not your door. Every Montauk Line stop leaves a last mile — to a rental, a hotel, or a share house — and East End car supply is thin and demand is high in season. A local taxi or rideshare, a pre-arranged pickup from your host, or a walk if you are staying right in the village are your only options. The Jitney solves the long haul beautifully. Arranging the last mile before you step off the coach is on you, and it is the single thing first-timers most often forget.

Frequently asked questions

What are the stops on the Jitney’s Montauk Line?

Eastbound, the Montauk Line serves the South Fork villages in order: Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Amagansett, and Montauk, with Montauk Village as the end of the line. These are curbside village stops near each town center, not full depots. Confirm your stop before boarding and listen for the attendant to call it, since not every departure serves every stop the same way.

Which stop should I pick?

Pick the village your destination is actually closest to, not the most famous name nearby. Southampton suits the west end and village core; Bridgehampton is often the shortest last mile for Sagaponack and Sag Harbor; East Hampton serves the village and Springs; Amagansett is best for anything east of East Hampton village; and Montauk is the end of the line for all of Montauk. Riding past your closest stop only adds a backtrack by car.

How do I get from the curb to my door?

Every stop leaves a last mile, and there is no taxi rank waiting at the curb. Arrange your onward transport before you board — a local taxi or rideshare, a pickup from your host, or a walk if you are staying right in the village. East End cars are scarce and in high demand on peak weekends, so booking the last leg in advance is far safer than assuming a ride will be there when you step off.