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How to get fromCentral Park to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Central Park to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Hunterspoint Avenue to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 32m
    $30–64

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 86 St & Central Park West to Manorvillebus bus Sag Harbor-Westbound
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    5h 31m
    $64–176

  3. Train, ferry via Jamaica

    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 48m
    $31–63

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 62.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Central Park to Fire Island. However, you can walk to 86th Street, take the line 6 subway to Grand Central-42 St, take the line 7 subway to Hunters Point Av, walk to Hunterspoint Avenue, take the train to Patchogue, walk to Patchogue, NY, then take the ferry to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Park to Watch Hill, Fire Island via 86 St & Central Park West, Manorville, Islip Airport Connection, Ronkonkoma LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 31m.

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