What is the cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Fire Island?

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Fire Island is to bus and train and ferry which costs $90 - $160 and takes 12h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo to Fire Island?

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Fire Island is to fly and train and ferry which takes 6h 41m and costs $85 - $380.

How far is it from Buffalo to Fire Island?

The distance between Buffalo and Fire Island is 368 miles.

How do I travel from Buffalo to Fire Island without a car?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Fire Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 31m and costs $140 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Fire Island?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Buffalo to Fire Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fire Island?

There are 99+ hotels available in Fire Island.

Buffalo to Fire Island - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Fire Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry
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1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
6h 41m
$85–380
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
12h 31m
$145–317
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
12h 49m
$93–160
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
7h 3m
$104–564
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BUF - EWR
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
7h 39m
$94–405
Bus to Rochester, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
8h 3m
$107–425
Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain
4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
8h 32m
$131–649
Train, ferry via Babylon
1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain
3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry
13h 8m
$145–340

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

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Map of how to get from Buffalo to Fire Island.

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Distance: 365.4 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Buffalo to Fire Island. However, you can take the bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), walk to Terminal 4, take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk 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 train from Buffalo to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 12h 31m.

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