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

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There are 3 ways to get from Darien to Fire Island by car ferry, car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2. Drive from Port Jefferson to Saltaire, NYcar car
    2h 28m
    $30–94

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Darien to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 25m
    $39–77

  3. Car ferry, line 51 bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry 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
    5h 48m
    $46–122

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Darien to Fire Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 66.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Darien to Fire Island. However, you can drive to Bridgeport, take the car ferry to Port Jefferson, then drive to Saltaire, NY. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darien to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, Patchogue, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 25m.

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