Rent a Car in Southampton Train Station

Southampton train station is a convenient car rental pickup location if you're arriving via Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station in Manhattan. With one rental company directly at the station, you'll avoid complicated transfers. A perfect combination of train and car for your Hamptons visit.

Southampton LIRR station is centrally located in the village, approximately 500 meters from Main Street and 3 km from Coopers Beach. The train journey from Penn Station takes approximately 2.5 hours with direct service on the Montauk Branch. From here you can easily access the entire Hamptons stretch from Westhampton to Montauk.

Take the train from NYC and pick up your car at the station – more convenient and cheaper than driving out on Sunrise Highway during summer. Book your car and train ticket at the same time to coordinate arrival and pickup. Return the car at the station and take the train back – avoid the dreaded Sunday evening traffic to Manhattan.

How does car pickup at the train station work? The rental company is located near the station – coordinate your pickup time with your train arrival for a smooth transition. How long is the train journey from Penn Station to Southampton?

Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes with direct service on the LIRR Montauk Branch, with departures from Penn Station in Manhattan. Can I return the car at a different location? With only one rental company, options are limited – ask when booking if one-way rental to Montauk or NYC is possible.

We compare prices from all major providers at Southampton Train Station so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.