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How to get fromBrooklyn Heights to Fire Islandby train, ferry, bus, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn Heights to Fire Island by train, ferry, bus, or subway

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 20m
    $30–61

  2. Subway, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Sutphin Blvdsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 44m
    $28–56

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from B. Heights-Tillary St & Cadman Plz E to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 52m
    $48–104

  4. Subway, train, ferry via Forest Hills-71 Av

    1. Take the subway from Court St to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway R
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 57m
    $28–56

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  • Distance: 60 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn Heights to Fire Island. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, walk to Atlantic Terminal, 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 B. Heights-Tillary St & Cadman Plz E to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr, Riverhead LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 52m.

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