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

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There are 3 ways to get from East Hampton 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 50m
    $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
    3h 54m
    $42–101

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 52.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from East Hampton 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 bus from East Hampton to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Islip Airport Connection, Ronkonkoma LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 3h 54m.

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