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How to get fromFire Island to Brooklynby ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Patchogue, NYferry ferry Watch Hill
    2. Take the train from Patchogue to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2h 59m
    $26–56

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Patchogue, NYferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Old Country Rd/Roanoke Avebus bus 66
    3. Take the bus from Riverhead to Park Slope-Prospect Park West & Unionbus bus
    6h 6m
    $46–104

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  • Distance: 54.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Fire Island, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fire Island to Brooklyn. However, you can take the ferry to Patchogue, NY, walk to Patchogue, take the train to Jamaica, then take the train to East New York. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Watch Hill, Fire Island to Park Slope-Prospect Park West & Union via Patchogue, NY, Patchogue LIRR, and Riverhead in around 6h 6m.

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