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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
    3h 44m
    $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 41m
    $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
    3h 49m
    $27–58

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 61 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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 41m.

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