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East Hampton, NY

East Hampton is a town in southeastern Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is located at the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island.

Type CityPopulation 28,385

Why go

  • Town in New York, United States.
  • Served by Gardiners Island Landing Field.

History

East Hampton is a town in southeastern Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is located at the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island. It is the easternmost town in the state of New York. At the time of the 2020 United States census, it had a total population of 28,385.

Airports

Town of East Hampton Airport (HTO) 3.7 mi to the centre
East Hampton, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Montauk Airport (MTP) 15 mi to the centre
428 E Lake Dr, Montauk, NY 11954 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Elizabeth Field (FID) 20 mi to the centre
Fishers Island, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Gardiners Island Landing Field 7.5 mi to the centre
East Hampton, NY, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

South Ferry
Ferry terminal · 7.7 mi from the centre
Outdoor
North Ferry - Shelter Island
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Cross Sound Ferry
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
North Ferry - Greenport
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · Shelter Island Heights Assn.
Outdoor
North Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · North Ferry Co., Inc.
Outdoor
South Ferry
Ferry route · The South Ferry Company, Inc.
Outdoor
East 35th Street, NYC – Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Ferry route · Seastreak
Outdoor
Montauk, NY-New London, CT
Ferry route · Viking Fleet
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gardiners Island Landing Field. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: South Ferry, 7.7 mi); routes include South Ferry, East 35th Street, NYC – Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA, Montauk, NY-New London, CT.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for East Hampton, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
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Intercity coach