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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Empire State Building to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Babylon

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry Watch Hill
    4h 1m
    $27–58

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station 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
    4h 43m
    $26–50

  3. Train, ferry

    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 20m
    $27–58

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 61 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Empire State Building to Fire Island. However, you can walk to New York Penn Station, take the train to Babylon, 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 Empire State Building to Watch Hill, Fire Island via New York Penn Station, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 4h 43m.

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