Many residents of new York, which finally tired of the heat of the city, has already acquired a tradition from time to time to get out on the beaches of the Hamptons. If you do not enter into this category, but to visit the beach very much like you, we have prepared for you a few tips on how to get there.
In fact, ways to be in the Hamptons quite a lot. You can reach the cities Southhampton to Montauk or car, bus, train or even plane.
Consider each of the modes of transport, paying particular attention to the cost of the road, the time spent on the journey, its advantages and disadvantages.
Car
If you are the proud owner of your own car, or you have the option to rent a car to go there is using this kind of vehicle as from new York to Hamptons beaches literally on the doorstep. It is better to go on a highway LIE or Southern State Parkway, and then travel on Sunrise Highwaywhich will take you to the towns of the Hamptons.
Cost: if you do not use toll roads and to travel by car you only have to pay for gasoline.
Travel time: approximately 1.5 hours from new York city to Westhampton.
Pros: no extra stops this way can be called the shortest road to the beaches of the Hamptons.
Cons: the trip will take 1.5 hours only under ideal conditions, and on the way to the Hamptons are often traffic jams.
Bus Hampton Jitney
This bus line serves the area of Tri-State and even carries on long-haul flights, for example, Florida. The Hampton Jitney buses take passengers on three routes: Montauk, Westhampton and North Fork.
Cost: $19 — $33 depending on destination. Tickets can be ordered online.
Place of departure: the set of points in Manhattan, parts of Brooklyn and Queens (map attached).
Travel time: approximately 2.5 hours to Westhampton.
Pros: buses run frequently, so you will have time to take a seat. In addition, all buses are equipped with power outlets and free Wi-Fi, so that you will not get bored on the road.
Cons: the bus makes many stops along the way that may increase total travel time. As in the case of a car, bus passengers have to suffer from traffic problems.
Trains LIRR
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Go to the train railway long island’s East End to get to the beach. The Ronkonkoma branch trains stop at the North Fork all the way to Greenport, and Montauk branch trains deliver passengers at the South Fork, including stations East Hampton, Amagansett and Montauk.
Cost: approx $20 — $29 one-way depending on destination and time of day. Just before boarding tickets can be purchased at a discount.
Departure location: Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.
Journey time: 2 hours to Westhampton.
Pros: this case should not worry about the congestion problem. In addition, in season, the route goes Express train, the Cannonball. He goes from station Penn Station on Fridays at 16:06 and 95 minutes arrives in Westhampton without stopping, and then sent to Southhampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton and Montauk.
Cons: the train is quite a popular form of transport, and if you will not take place immediately, you will have to stand the whole way.
Hydroplane
If you are strapped for cash and you value your time, you can get Hamptons by air. Airline Fly The Whale offers Charter flights to East Hampton and Montauk from New York Skyports Marina at 2430 FDR Dr.
Cost: $550 per seat.
Journey time: approximately 45 minutes to East Hampton and Montauk.
Pros: speed and the ability to enjoy the stunning view from the height of bird flight. (And, of course, the level of pathos)
Cons: the flight may be canceled due to bad weather conditions, so before you buy a ticket, make sure that the forecasters do not promise rain.
