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How to get fromEast Hampton LIRR to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from East Hampton LIRR to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from East Hampton to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    2h 55m
    $26–54

  2. Bus, ferry via Riverhead

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Hampton LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 37m
    $18–31

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from East Hampton to Islip Airport Connectionbus bus Montauk Line to Islip
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 5m
    $42–101

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  • Distance: 52.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between East Hampton LIRR, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from East Hampton LIRR to Fire Island. However, you can 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 East Hampton LIRR to Watch Hill, Fire Island via East Hampton, Islip Airport Connection, Ronkonkoma LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 5m.

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