Hampton Ambassador class
Ambassador is the Jitney's premium coach: 2+1 seating, a $68 prepaid fare against $43 for the regular Montauk Line, and a $9 option to choose your seat.
Fares and schedules checked October 2026.
The upgrade is $25 each way on the prepaid fare. The Jitney describes Ambassador as "the premier class of travel to and from the Hamptons," with 2+1 seating that gives private single-row seats and up to 20 inches of legroom, and several amenities. The coaches are marked with an A on the timetable, so not every Jitney trip offers it. The timetable is on the Montauk route page and the bus-versus-train case is on Jitney vs LIRR.
| Prepaid | On board | Select seating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montauk Line | $43 | $51 | Not offered |
| Ambassador class | $68 | $78 | Add $9 |
| Difference | $25 | $27 |
Fares effective June 25, 2026. Ambassador value pack: 10 e-tickets for $499, or $589 with select seating.
Which trips are Ambassador
Eastbound trips: look for Ambassador coach in the notes
Montauk Line, eastbound. Effective 10/15/2026 to 1/6/2027.
| Leaves | From | Arrives Montauk | Scheduled | Days and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 40th St. | 12:00 PM | 3 h 00 min | Daily |
| 9:30 AM | 40th St. | 12:30 PM | 3 h 00 min | Fri; Ambassador coach |
| 10:00 AM | 40th St. | 1:15 PM | 3 h 15 min | Sat |
| 10:30 AM | 40th St. | 1:45 PM | 3 h 15 min | Mon–Sat; Ambassador coach |
| 12:00 PM | 40th St. | 3:15 PM | 3 h 15 min | Daily |
| 1:45 PM | 40th St. | 5:00 PM | 3 h 15 min | Daily; Ambassador coach |
| 2:15 PM | 40th St. | 5:30 PM | 3 h 15 min | Daily |
| 3:00 PM | 40th St. | 6:30 PM | 3 h 30 min | Thu, Fri & Sun; Ambassador coach |
| 4:00 PM | 40th St. | 7:30 PM | 3 h 30 min | Daily |
| 5:00 PM | 40th St. | 8:25 PM | 3 h 25 min | Daily; Ambassador coach |
| 6:00 PM | 40th St. | 9:20 PM | 3 h 20 min | Daily |
| 6:30 PM | 40th St. | 9:45 PM | 3 h 15 min | Mon–Fri & Sun; Ambassador coach |
| 7:00 PM | 40th St. | 10:15 PM | 3 h 15 min | Daily |
| 8:15 PM | 40th St. | 11:15 PM | 3 h 00 min | Daily; Ambassador coach; limited stops on some days, see official timetable |
| 10:00 PM | 40th St. | 1:00 AM +1 | 3 h 00 min | Daily |
Official timetable and booking: Hampton Jitney: view the timetable. Schedules change by season; confirm before you travel.
The pickup points differ too. The Jitney lists a stop at 85th Street for Ambassador only on the South Fork, and several Montauk Line stops (69th Street and 40th Street) are marked as serving both Montauk and Ambassador. Westside drop-offs are flagged with a W on some westbound Ambassador trips.
Is it worth it
At $25 a leg, a full summer of weekends is a real budget line. Twelve Montauk Line e-tickets cost $339, or about $28.25 each, and ten Ambassador e-tickets cost $499, or about $49.90 each, so the gap on a value pack is smaller than the gap on a single ticket. The summer cost guide works through the numbers.
The upgrade makes the most sense on the long ride to Montauk or when you will work on the road. It makes the least sense on a short Southampton trip, where the regular coach takes a similar two hours.
Common questions
How much is Hampton Ambassador?
Ambassador costs $68 prepaid or $78 on board each way, effective June 25, 2026. Select seating adds $9.
What is the difference between Ambassador and the regular Jitney?
Ambassador coaches have 2+1 seating with private single-row seats and up to 20 inches of legroom. The regular Jitney is the Montauk Line coach at $43 prepaid.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Operators revise schedules and fares; use the official pages below for the final word.