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How to get fromAmtrak to Fire Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Amtrak to Fire Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 26m
    $83–175

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Midtown - 400 8th Avebus bus
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    10h 2m
    $62–86

  3. Fly Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ALB - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    8h 1m
    $108–662

  4. Train, ferry via Babylon

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    7h 59m
    $75–254

  5. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SYR - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    9h 5m
    $113–582

Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Amtrak to Fire Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Amtrak, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Amtrak to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, take the train to Patchogue, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Rail Station to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Nott Terr & State St, Schenectady, Midtown - 400 8th Ave, New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 10h 2m.

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