Sunday traffic back to NYC
Sunday evening is the usual way back, and there is no official forecast for the roads. The Jitney schedules 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes from Southampton to Manhattan on Sunday trips, and the last Sunday LIRR from Montauk leaves at 7:55 PM.
Fares and schedules checked October 2026.
As on Friday, there is no official forecast. The schedules below are the operators' planning figures for the current timetable. They are a floor for a driver and a calendar for everyone else. The Sunday return options page covers Montauk as well.
| Mode | Leaves | Arrives | Scheduled | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jitney | 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 2 h 00 min | Daily |
| Jitney | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2 h 00 min | Daily; Ambassador coach |
| Jitney | 1:45 PM | 3:30 PM | 1 h 45 min | Daily |
| Jitney | 2:30 PM | 4:45 PM | 2 h 15 min | Mon–Fri & Sun; Ambassador coach |
| Jitney | 3:15 PM | 5:30 PM | 2 h 15 min | Daily |
| Jitney | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 2 h 00 min | Daily; Ambassador coach |
| Jitney | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 2 h 00 min | Sun |
| Jitney | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 2 h 00 min | Sun; Ambassador coach |
| Jitney | 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 2 h 00 min | Daily |
| Jitney | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 2 h 00 min | Mon & Sun; Ambassador coach |
| Jitney | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 2 h 00 min | Sun; also Mon through 11/30; Ambassador coach |
| Jitney | 8:30 PM | 10:30 PM | 2 h 00 min | Sun; Westside drop-off |
Jitney arrivals are in Midtown; LIRR trains end at Jamaica.
Before you leave
- Check 511NY for incidents on Sunrise Highway and the LIE.
- On the expressway, the HOV lane restriction runs 3 to 8 PM on weekdays only; it does not apply on Sundays.
- In summer 2026 the westbound Cannonball left the Hamptons on Sunday evenings; the Cannonball page has the details.
- If you are leaving on a holiday Monday, see holiday weekend traffic.
Common questions
What is the best time to leave the Hamptons on Sunday?
No official source publishes this. The operators' Sunday timetables show the options; check live traffic before you leave.
Is the HOV lane in effect on Sundays?
No. The Long Island Expressway HOV restrictions apply Monday through Friday.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Operators revise schedules and fares; use the official pages below for the final word.