What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to Fire Island?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Fire Island is to train and ferry via Grand Central-42 St which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to Fire Island?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Fire Island is to train and ferry via Grand Central-42 St which takes 4h and costs $30 - $65.

How far is it from Central Park to Fire Island?

The distance between Central Park and Fire Island is 63 miles.

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

The best way to get from Central Park to Fire Island without a car is to train and ferry via Grand Central-42 St which takes 4h and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to Fire Island?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Central Park to Fire Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fire Island?

There are 66+ hotels available in Fire Island.

Central Park to Fire Island - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and 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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Train, ferry via Grand Central-42 St
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain Montauk Branch
2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry Watch Hill
4h
$30–61
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from 86 St & Central Park West to Manorvillebus Sag Harbor-Westbound
2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry Watch Hill
5h 31m
$64–176
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain Montauk Branch
2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry Watch Hill
4h 15m
$31–63

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Distance: 63 mi
Duration: 4h

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, walk to Grand Central 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 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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