Hampton Jitney vs Hampton Luxury Liner
The Jitney has more stops, more pickups and a pay-on-board option. Luxury Liner prices by demand from $34 to $62, includes seat selection and has fewer, more direct stops.
Fares and schedules checked October 2026.
They are unrelated companies. The Hampton Jitney is the long-running line with multiple routes. Hampton Luxury Liner is a separate operator with fewer stops. The table compares what each publishes.
| Hampton Jitney | Hampton Luxury Liner | |
|---|---|---|
| Fare structure | Fixed per line: Montauk $43 prepaid, $51 on board | Dynamic, $34 to $62 per the operator's FAQ |
| Pay on board | Yes, at a higher fare | No; all fares prepaid by credit card |
| Seat selection | Reserved seats; Ambassador select seating +$9 | Included at no extra charge |
| Manhattan pickups | East Side 96th to 40th Street, West Side, Brooklyn | Hudson Yards and Lexington Avenue at 39th and 40th Streets |
| South Fork stops | Southampton, Water Mill, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Wainscott, East Hampton, Amagansett, Napeague, Montauk | Southampton, Watermill, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Amagansett, Montauk |
| Westhampton, Quogue, East Quogue, Hampton Bays | Yes, on the Westhampton Line | Not on the published schedule |
| Airport links | Queens connection near LaGuardia and JFK; Islip by reservation | None near LaGuardia or JFK, per the operator's FAQ |
| Change or cancel | Change fee $8 by phone on prepaid reservations ($10 Ambassador) | $10 to cancel before the day of travel, $20 on the day |
| Pets | $15 | $20, enclosed carrier |
| Schedule shown | Effective October 15, 2026 to January 6, 2027 | Page headed Summer 2026 beginning 6/25 when checked |
How to choose
If you need Brooklyn, the Westhampton Line, a late trip or an airport connection, the Jitney is the only one of the two that fits. If you book early, want an assigned seat without paying more, and your destination is one of the six Montauk-side stops, Luxury Liner can come in cheaper. Compare the same day and hour on both booking systems; fares move.
For a broader look at costs, see the cheapest way guide.
Common questions
Is Hampton Luxury Liner cheaper than the Jitney?
Sometimes. Luxury Liner fares run $34 to $62 depending on demand; the Jitney Montauk Line is a flat $43 prepaid.
Does Hampton Luxury Liner go to Brooklyn?
Not on the published schedule. Its Manhattan pickups are Hudson Yards and Lexington Avenue at 39th and 40th Streets.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Operators revise schedules and fares; use the official pages below for the final word.