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

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There are 2 ways to get from Brooklyn to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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
    3h 57m
    $25–55

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Park Slope-Prospect Park West & Union 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 55m
    $48–104

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 54.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Fire Island. However, you can 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 Park Slope-Prospect Park West & Union to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr, Riverhead LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 55m.

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