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How to get fromFar Rockaway to Fire Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Far Rockaway to Fire Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Far Rockaway to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Patchoguetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    4h 23m
    $27–58

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n32 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Stabus bus n55 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    4. Take the ferry from Patchogue, NY to Watch Hill, Fire Islandferry ferry
    5h 51m
    $22–35

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 60.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and Fire Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Far Rockaway to Fire Island. However, you can 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 Mott Av / Central to Watch Hill, Fire Island via (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, Patchogue LIRR, and Patchogue, NY in around 5h 51m.

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