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How to get fromDanbury to Fire Islandby train, ferry, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Danbury to South Norwalktrain train
    2. Take the train from South Norwalk to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 42m
    $48–93

  2. Car ferry, line 51 bus, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 51
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    6h 55m
    $54–137

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 124.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Danbury to Fire Island. However, you can take the train to South Norwalk, take the train 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 train from Danbury to Watch Hill, Fire Island via South Norwalk, Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Port Jefferson, NYS 25A/E Broadway, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 6h 55m.

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