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How to get fromFairfield to Fire Islandby train, ferry, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Fairfield to Fire Island by train, ferry, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 17m
    $42–81

  2. Car ferry, line 51 bus, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 51
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 23m
    $44–118

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 110.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fairfield 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 train from Fairfield to Watch Hill, Fire Island via Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Port Jefferson, NYS 25A/E Broadway, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 23m.

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