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How to get fromEast Harlem to Fire Islandby train, ferry, bus, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from East Harlem to Fire Island by train, ferry, bus, or subway

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 29m
    $33–67

  2. Subway, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Canal St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway J / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 9m
    $28–56

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 86 St & Central Park West to Manorvillebus bus Sag Harbor-Westbound
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    5h 24m
    $64–176

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 42m
    $31–59

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 64.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from East Harlem to Fire Island. However, you can 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 bus from 86 St & Central Park West to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Manorville, Islip Airport Connection, Ronkonkoma LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 24m.

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